Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Cox 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 Missouri colleges that offer medical assistant program.

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Cox College

2000 SW State Route 7, Blue Springs, MO

Cox College in Springfield, MO, is a private, degree-granting not-for-profit institution that primarily grants baccalaureate degrees in health care specialties such as Registered Nursing, Medical Assisting and Dietetics. The mission of Cox College is to be committed to excellence by meeting the educational needs of students and the health care community.

The history of Cox College goes back to the founding of Burge Deaconess Training School for Nurses in 1907. Starting with all of three students at the time, the college began to offer its B.S.N. program exactly 90 years later – in 1997. In 2009, its M.S.N program was approved by the Higher Learning Commission. Since then, it has been accredited by a number of bodies including the Missouri State Board of Nursing and the Commission on Accreditation.

Tuition for associate and baccalaureate degrees runs at $369 per credit hour, while graduate programs cost $246 per credit hour. Financial aid in the form of loans and grants is available for qualifying students, and there are several scholarships awarded each year. In addition, there are discounts for specific programs as well. Graduate students may also apply for Federal Direct Graduate Student Loans.

The college offers several continuing education and life support course opportunities such as specialty courses and certification preparation. The Cox Health Workforce development program, which was recently awarded a $42,750 grant by the Missouri Hospital Association, is designed to develop managerial talent for the health system.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

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

• 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).