Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 259430
- Phone: (787) 825-0370
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (719) 637-0600
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (719) 637-0600
ACCEPTANCE RATE
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13:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Medical Assistant Program
The medical assistant program at College America – Colorado Springs 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 colleges that offer medical assistant program.
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Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. College America – Colorado Springs offers an associate's degree program in medical assistant.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 5 |
| Female | 29 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 |
| Black | 10 |
| Hispanic | 7 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Multiple Races | 3 |
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
Upon completion of the Medical Assistant program at College America – Colorado Springs, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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 (
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According to the BLS, medical assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 23.5% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the students College America – Colorado Springs accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, College America – Colorado Springs may offer services to students like:- Distance learning
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assisting students to find work