Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Neosho County Community College 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 Kansas colleges that offer medical assistant program.

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Neosho County Community College

Also known as MidAmerica Nazarene College

2030 E College Way, Olathe, KS

About
Neosho County Community College, located in Chanute, Kansas, was founded in 1936 and was originally known as Chanute Junior College. The school had its service area expanded in 1961 to include both Neosho and Franklin Counties, resulting in a name change. The school currently maintains two campuses, with the Chanute campus having housing and designed for full time students and the  Ottawa campus lacking housing and primarily designed for part time students.

Academics
NCCC offers residents of the service area offers academic transfer opportunities and career development and training programs. Academic transfer programs fulfill the first two years of a four year education followed by applying for transfer to a bachelor degree granting institution to complete the final two years and earn the degree. Career training programs provide training and education in high demand industries and fields that allow individuals to obtain work and establish a career upon completion. Programs take between one and two years to complete and confer a certificate or associate degree upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Marketing
• History
• Criminal Justice
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid
NCCC is an open enrollment institution that allows any individuals that follows the admissions guidelines and pay the associated fees to enroll. Prospective students should supply transcripts and test scores, as well as meet with a counselor to discuss enrollment and curriculum. Individuals planning to participate in student housing should complete the associated forms. Financial aid should be applied for in a timely manner through the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is used to determine need and aid program eligibility for grants, loans and scholarships.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. MidAmerica Nazarene College offers a less than two-year award 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

• Kansas City, MO-KS
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $34080

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