Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at University of Cincinnati – Blue Ash 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 Ohio colleges that offer medical assistant program.

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University of Cincinnati – Blue Ash College

4200 Clermont College Dr, Batavia, OH

University of Cincinnati – Blue Ash College (UCBA) is located on 135 wooded acres in Blue Ash, Ohio. UCBA offers more than 60 associate degrees and certificate programs, as well as a Weekend Degree Program and distance learning courses. UCB currently has over 5,000 students enrolled, 147 full-time and 182 part-time faculty and staff.

Academic Departments:

• Allied Health
• Art & Visual Communications
• Behavioral Science
• Biology
• Business & Economics
• Chemistry
• Dental Hygiene
• Electronic Media
• English & Communications
• Foreign Language
• History, Philosophy & Political Science
• Library
• Mathematics, Physics & Computer Science
• Nursing
• Veterinary Technology

Students are encouraged to explore internships, volunteer, and apply for full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions available through the Career Center. They will have the opportunity to access counselors and resume critiques, as well as brush up on basic interview and job search skills. Other Student Services include access to an assortment of computer and training labs, educational advisors, and tutoring.

Transfer students will be evaluated individual by their respective departments to determine credit transfer from other colleges / universities. For transfer credit to be granted, the institutions must be accredited by one of six regional crediting agencies—all part of the Higher Learning Commission: Middle State, North Central, New England, Northwest, Southern, or Western Associate of Colleges and Schools. You can check school accreditation online at www.chea.org.

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Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Cincinnati – Blue Ash College offers an associate's degree program in medical assistant.

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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

• Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.89
  • Average Annual Salary: $30970

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