Program Duration 1 year (Two Semesters)
| Program Type Technical Certificate | Median North Arkansas Salary $29,000 (Career Information) |
Why Choose This Program
This program addresses both clinical and administrative components of healthcare.
About The Program
The Medical Assistant healthcare program prepares a graduate to work in hospital and outpatient clinic settings. Medical Assistants perform both administrative and clinical duties under the direction of physicians and licensed staff in their offices or other medical settings. This program offers the student a broad foundation in basic medical assisting skills including skills lab and practicum hours in a medical setting under the supervision of clinic personnel and the college program director. Basic medical assistant training and education consist of learning experiences in communication skills and patient relations, medical law and ethics, patient intake, medical record and privacy practices, examination room procedures, assisting with minor surgery procedures, clinical lab skills and general clinic office practices including basic medical coding and billing.
Paying for College
Northark is affordable! We offer nearly $500,000 annually through institutional and foundation scholarships in addition to federal and state aid. See our scholarships and other financial aid programs.