Program Code: MAS.S.AAS • Credit Hours: 60
Description
Medical assistants are multi-skilled professionals who assist physicians with the administrative and clinical aspects of patient care. The Medical Assistant Technology degree is designed to be completed in four (4) semesters on a full-time basis. The degree consists of open enrollment courses (general education and division specific) and program specific courses with limited enrollment. The open enrollment courses may be taken prior to entry into the limited enrollment courses. To qualify for entry to limited enrollment courses, please see the Applicant Information packet located on the webpage. A cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required, as well as a grade of C or higher in all degree courses. The student will be required to complete 210 hours of unpaid supervised practicum during their third semester of the program. Note: A Healthcare Professional CPR, Health Certificate, Immunizations, Student Health Insurance, and background check must be completed prior to enrolling in the practicum component of the curriculum. The graduate is eligible to sit for a national exam to become a credentialed medical assistant.
This degree program contains one or more embedded certificates which will be automatically awarded when the certificate requirements are completed. If you do not want to receive the embedded certificate(s), please notify Registration and Student Records at studentrecords@sinclair.edu.
Career Opportunities
Currently Medical Assistant Technology is one of the fastest growing occupations in the United States. Options for individuals seeking medical services and treatment: urgent care, surgicare and ambulatory care centers, as well as health maintenance organizations (HMOs), multi-physician group practices and medical specialty clinics have opened new career opportunities.
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