Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at ECPI University 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 Virginia colleges that offer medical assistant program.

The Medical Assistant program at ECPI University is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools for more than 19 years.

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ECPI University

Also known as TCAT Nashville

5555 Greenwich Rd, Virginia Beach, VA

ECPI University, formerly known as ECPI College of Technology, is a four year career college that offers career oriented education for its students in Virginia Beach and surrounding areas. Students may pick from many areas of study, including:

• Health and Clinical Professions
• Computer and Information Sciences
• Engineering Technology

Over the previous several years ECPI University granted degrees to over seven thousand students with a graduation rate of more than 46%. ECPI College of Technology has listed over thirty different programs available to students, with a Master's degree being the highest level offered. Some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Medical Assistant
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Nursing
• System Administration
• Computer Systems Technology
• Healthcare Administration

To help support students, ECPI may provide support services like:

• Online course work available
• Night and weekend classes available
• Remedial instructional courses
• Academic counseling for students
• Student employment
• Helping students find work after graduation

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges has accredited the education provided by ECPI College of Technology for over fifteen straight years. To see more and get consumer disclosures, please visit ecpi.edu and https://www.ecpi.edu/info/ge/fast-facts/.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. ECPI University has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.87
  • Average Annual Salary: $33020

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