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 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: