Revised-9: Medical Assisting A.S.
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Keywords
medical assistance , administration , law and ethics , medical terminology , insurance , billing , college faculty , students
Project
Connecticut Health and Life Sciences Career Initiative (HL-SCI)
Authors
Thomas, Debbie
Date Submitted
8/1/14
Material Type
Hybrid/Blended Course
Secondary Material Type
Reference Material
Institution
Capital Community College
Industry Partner
The Connecticut Health & Life Sciences TAACCCT consortium engaged statewide and local employers to help shape and implement this grant. This included a review of proposed curricula and recommendations for program structure that reflects the Healthcare and Science sectors in the State of Connecticut. The consortium also engaged advisory boards at each member college to solicit input and recommendations for this initiative.
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 2
Additional Public Access
Abstract
This A.S. degree program prepares students for careers in medical assisting in physicians' offices, hospitals, hospice care, laboratories, ambulatory care centers, and other health care-related facilities. Course requirements are sequenced to begin with essential skills before moving on to complex laboratory, clinical and administrative skills. The program of study culminates in an externship in a clinical setting.
Industry (NAISC)
Health Care and Social Assistance (62)
Occupation (SOC)
Healthcare Support Occupations (31-0000)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Health-related Knowledge and Skills (34)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Associate Degree
Educational Level
1st year Community College or equivalent