Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Chattanooga College Medical Dental and Technical Careers 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 Tennessee colleges that offer medical assistant program.

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Chattanooga College Medical Dental and Technical Careers

1276 Gilbreath Drive, Johnson City, TN

Overview

Chattanooga College Medical, Dental, and Technical Careers is a private, for-profit, two-year technical school located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Founded in 1968, it is a small school with around 200 students. It is committed to assisting students establish a solid knowledge base and acquire the necessary skills to succeed in today's marketplace. It strives to continuously improve its educational programs to meet the needs of the ever-changing business world. The programs offer flexibility, and the school offers a variety of support services to help students succeed at both the academic and professional levels.

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Admissions Information

Chattanooga College Medical, Dental, and Technical Careers features an open admissions policy. Students who have earned either a high school diploma or a GED are qualified to apply. To start the enrollment process, all students must complete a personal interview with admissions staff.

Financial Aid Options

Chattanooga College Medical, Dental, and Technical Careers participates in various financial aid programs and qualifying students may receive Federal Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, or other assistance.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Chattanooga College Medical Dental and Technical Careers 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

• Johnson City, TN
  • Total Employment: 380
  • Average Hourly Rate: $13.03
  • Average Annual Salary: $27110

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