AS/AAS in Medical Assisting

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

  • Kaplan University: Medical Assisting Certificate

Top Online Health Services Programs

Adventist University of Health Sciences
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 		Adventist University of Health Sciences — Founded in 1992, the Adventist University of Health Sciences is formerly the Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences, a school focused on privding higher education in the several fields of healthcare. The BS in Health Information Technology program prepares students to become radiologic technicians. Adventist University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

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