AS/AAS in Medical Assisting

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An Associate of Science (AS) or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assisting is a great career option if students want to boost their skills and offer employers a comprehensive package as a prospective worker. This type of degree can work hand in hand with someone who is training to become an ultrasound technician or other type of medical assistant, as many of the tasks students learn in each career field overlap.

Requirements for Earning an AS or AAS in Medical Assisting

Most AS/AAS in Medical Assisting programs take about two years to complete, but the exact time students spend getting their degree depends on their educational background, whether they go to school full time or part time, their state’s certification requirements, and the college they choose to attend. For students who need a more flexible program, online schools are a great option, as they can fit classes around a work schedule or family responsibilities. Whether students go to school online or off, they should not forget to check with their employer about potential funds available for tuition assistance.

The main goal of this kind of degree program is to teach students to work with a physician to provide the best patient care possible. If students have an AS or AAS in Medical Assisting and experience as an ultrasound tech, they could work with doctors and nurses on advanced cases that require keen radiography / sonography skill, as well as the ability to provide support on a medical assisting level.

In an AS/AAS in Medical Assisting program, students cover topic areas such as:

Further Information About Medical Assisting Programs

Although it is not required by law, most employers only hire medical assistants who are certified by either the American Association of Medical Assistants or the American Medical Technologist. Students can achieve certification by completing an AS or AAS in Medical Assisting program and taking one of the exams offered by these organizations.

Associate’s Degrees in Medical Assisting

Top Online Health Services Programs

There are multiple educational paths that can be taken to become an ultrasound technician or diagnostic medical sonographer. The schools below do not offer ultrasound-specific training, but they do offer medical assisting and other healthcare programs closely related to sonography. You can request information by clicking the college's logo.

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DeVry University
AS in Health IT
 		DeVry University — Although DeVry University's online associate's degree in health information technology program is not specifically an ultrasound training program, it does prepare students to be HIT leaders in contemporary hospitals, physician's offices, medical clinics, and more.
Virginia College Online
BS in Health Services Mgmt
 		Virginia College Online — If you want to complete a health-based interdisciplinary studies degree online that will prepare you for ultrasound technology as well as for management, then apply for Virginia College's bachelor's degree in Health Services Management or associate's degree in medical office administration. The tuition for each program includes the cost of every textbook for every course. After earning this degree, additional training may be required to become an ultrasound technician.
Herzing University
AS in Medical Assisting
 		Herzing University — The AS in medical assisting degree program from Herzing University is not an ultrasound training program, but it does present students with an introduction to a physician's office, and can help lead to careers in sonography. Students learn how to assist doctors and nurses in the exam room as well as perform routine medical laboratory procedures.
Hodges University
AS in Health Info Mgmt
AS in Health Admin
 		Hodges University — Hodges University's AS in Health Information Technology and AS in Health Administration programs, while not purely an ultrasound training program, do teach students how to use the latest information technology to meet the needs of the healthcare industry. Health information technology allows medical offices to collect and analyze data from patients and doctors, a vital part of the medical process. Students learn to manage patient health information, medical records, administer computer information systems, and code diagnoses and procedures.
Lincoln College
AAS in Health IT
 		Lincoln College — The AAS in Health IT degree program from Lincoln College Online teaches students the ins and outs of technological-related medical work such as data tracking, organizing, and recorded. This degree is useful for anyone wishing to advance in his/her career within a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, ultrasound clinics, physician offices, and more. Additional training is required before becoming an ultrasound technician.

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DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org. Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. In New York, DeVry University operates as DeVry College of New York. DeVry University operates as DeVry Institute of Technology in Calgary, Alberta. DeVry is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. AC0060. DeVry University is authorized for operation by the THEC. www.state.tn.us/thec. Nashville Campus - 3343 Perimeter Hill Dr., Nashville, TN 37211. Program availability varies by location.

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