Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Quinebaug Valley 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 Connecticut colleges that offer medical assistant program.

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Quinebaug Valley Community College (QVCC)

800 Country Club Rd, Waterbury, CT

Quinebaug Valley Community College, located in Danielson, Connecticut, was established in 1971 as concerted effort to bring a post secondary institution to the region. Attempts at founding an institution began some 25 years prior, but it was the formation of the Connecticut State Community College System that finally allowed for the school to be built. Since its foundation the school has expanded to a second campus as well as seen growth at the main campus through increased enrollment and the expansion and modernization of facilities. QVCC is not just a community college, it is an active participant in bringing the community together through education, culture, the arts and workforce development.

Academics

Quinebaug Valley Community College offers a variety of programs that allow students to either transfer to a four year institution or obtain career and vocational training in pursuit of employment. A transfer track will allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, primarily through the completion of general education requirements, followed by application to a college or university to transfer earned credits and apply them toward a bachelor's degree.

Career training programs provide the skills and abilities necessary through education and training to become professionals in one's chosen field. Graduates are eligible to enter the workforce at the entry level, having earned a degree or certificate during the one to two years of study it takes to complete a given program.

Programs offered include:

• Early Childhood Education
• Accounting
• Liberal Arts
• General Studies
• Business Administration

Admissions and Financial Aid

Quinebaug Valley Community College is an open admissions institution, admitting all students that apply and meet the minimum requirements for admission. Students should supply previous education information, including test scores, and may be required to take a placement exam. Students in need of financial assistance to pay for tuition and books should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will provide the school with the necessary information to determine need and aid program eligibility for grants, loans, and scholarships. Students must reapply for aid prior to each academic year.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Quinebaug Valley Community College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• 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).