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Credit Programs

Medical Assisting

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Degrees & Pathways
  • AAS - Associate in Applied Science
  • Diploma

Medical Assisting AAS

Wake Tech Course ID: A45400

NOTE: Wake Tech is discontinuing the Medical Assisting AAS program, so no new applicants can be accepted. Current students can complete their studies or transition to the Medical Assisting Diploma or another program.

Students who have successfully completed the one-year Medical Assisting Diploma can choose to continue their education by completing the Medical Assisting Associate of Applied Science Degree. The degree program is designed for medical assistants who desire an associate degree for career advancement or transfer purposes.

The Medical Assisting curriculum prepares multi-skilled health care professionals qualified to perform administrative, clinical and laboratory procedures.

Course work includes instruction in the following:

  • Scheduling appointments
  • Coding and processing insurance accounts
  • Billing, collections and computer operations
  • Assisting with examinations/treatments
  • Performing routine laboratory procedures
  • Electrocardiography and supervised medication administration
  • Ethical/legal issues associated with patient care

Career Outlook


USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.

Completion Earns:

AAS - Associate in Applied Science

Total Credits:

66

Campus Availability:

Scheduling Options:

  • Day Only

Course Format(s):

Financial Aid:

Yes, financial aid is available for this program

Courses Sequence:

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