Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Independence 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 Arizona colleges that offer medical assistant program.

Independence University

15950 N. Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ

Independence University is a private career college dedicated to providing a sound education for students in Salt Lake City and surrounding areas. Over 270 students have completed their education in the last few years with a graduation rate of more than 26%. Independence University has several programs to select from. Some of the more popular programs being offered:

• Respiratory Therapy
• Healthcare Administration
• Public Health Education and Promotion
• Health Services Administration
• Health Management and Clinical Assistant
• Nursing Administration

To help support students, Independence University may provide some services to students like those listed below:

• Online course work available
• Weekend and night classes available
• Remedial courses
• Academic counseling for students
• Work study style employment
• Helping students find work after graduation

To see more and get consumer disclosures, please visit independence.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Independence University 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

• Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
  • Total Employment: 11
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.90
  • Average Annual Salary: $33070

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