Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at ASA Institute of Business and Computer Technology prepares students for careers as a medical assistant, clinical medical assistant, specialized medical assistant, medical receptionist, front office administration, clinical supervisor, medical office manager, and health services manager. The program focuses on providing medical office administrative services and performing clinical duties. Program courses include: basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, patient psychology and communications, medical office procedures, and clinical diagnostics, examination, testing and treatment procedures. Get more details below including other Colorado colleges that offer medical assistant program.

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ASA Institute of Business and Computer Technology

Also known as ASA Institute

7475 Dakin St. Suite 100, Denver, CO

About
ASA Institute of Business and Computer Technology, located in Brooklyn, New York, is a private four year institution founded in 1985. The school originally opened to an enrollment of 12, but has grown to over 5000 students and 16 programs in the subsequent years. The school maintains two campuses, located in Brooklyn and Manhattan, to provide easier access and a wider area of service. The school has added programs and services based on burgeoning technologies and needs, and will continue to anticipate such needs for future students.

Academics
ASA Institute of Business and Computer Technology offers a variety of programs that result in a degree or certificate. These programs prepare students for career in a given area or field by providing education and training necessary to enter the workforce as a qualified professional. Programs typically take between one and two years to complete, and upon completion the school provides lifetime career placement assistance for graduates.

Programs offered include:
Computer
Business Administration
Criminal Justice
Medical Assistant
Legal Administrative Assistant

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at ASA Institute of Business and Computer Technology must submit an application, take a placement exam and meet with a representative prior to determining their class schedule. Students should provide transcripts and test scores if available. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships awarded based on need as determined through the information provided by the student on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. ASA Institute offers an associate's degree program in medical assistant.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Medical Assistants

Description

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 23.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.65
  • Average Annual Salary: $34630

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).