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Medical Assisting AAS

Wake Tech Course ID: A45400

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


Students who have earned a Medical Assisting Diploma can choose to continue their education by completing the Medical Assisting AAS Degree, which is designed for medical assistants who desire an associate degree for career advancement or transfer purposes.

The program prepares health care professionals 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
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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$5,016.00
Locations
  • Perry Health Sciences Campus
Total Credits
66
NOTE: Tuition listed is for in-state students. Out-of-state tuition is higher.
Tuition is set annually by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Wake Tech charges various fees in addition to tuition, and individual programs also have specific costs associated with them.

Career Outlook


  • Medical Secretary
    31906.89
    Starting Salary
    40643.11
    Median Annual Wage
    10%
    Growth*
  • Medical Assistant
    33254.02
    Starting Salary
    41870.86
    Median Annual Wage
    16%
    Growth*
USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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