Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at College of the Albemarle 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 New York colleges that offer medical assistant program.

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College of the Albemarle

Laurel Park Road, South Fallsburg, NY

Known as the first comprehensive community college in North Carolina, College of the Albemarle celebrated its fifty years of academic service to the Northeast region of this state in 2011. Until today, it continues to serve and extend its programs to the seven counties of the Albemarle Area. COA is one 58 community colleges under the Carolina Community College System.

COA Campus in Elizabeth City lies in a 75-acre land located on Highway U.S. 17 North consists of six major buildings occupied by offices, classrooms, laboratories, auditorium and academic centers including the Learning Resources Center, Technology Center and the Health Sciences Center.

In an aim to become the premier university in the region and positively transform the community, COA provides opportunities for academic growth and workforce development. With its comprehensive educational programs, this college guides the students in their journey to achieving their academic and career aspirations. 

Students at COA are given opportunities to earn a degree or certificate in different areas of study such as Arts & Sciences Transfer; Business Technologies; Construction, Engineering & Industrial Trades; Health Sciences; Natural Resources and Artistic Production; and Public Service Technologies. Among the Health Sciences programs accredited in this college are Medical Assisting and Surgical Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, and Associate degree in Nursing.

Adults and high school undergraduates can enroll in Basic and Traditional Studies offering GED program and Adult High School (AHS) program conducted in conventional classroom setting or online. And to accommodate the special needs of the students, COA also provides English as a Second Language (ESL) and Compensatory Education courses. 

Programs of Study http://www.albemarle.edu/academics/programs-of-study

Admission http://www.albemarle.edu/students/admissions

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. College of the Albemarle 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

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