Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Ohio University – Lancaster Campus 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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Ohio University – Lancaster Campus

1804 Liberty Ave, Ironton, OH

Ohio University - Lancaster Campus, a public institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Lancaster, Ohio, it resides in a rural setting for students to study in. Nearly 2,500 students enroll at Ohio University - Lancaster Campus per year.

Students may select from several areas of study, including:

• Liberal Arts
• Bookkeeping
• Information Systems
• Business Administration

The school has an open enrollment policy, accepting all applicants that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and personal statements may be requested for certain programs. More information from the admissions office can be found at lancaster.ohiou.edu.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay nearly $5,200 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $9,900 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students should visit the website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, student services, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Ohio University – Lancaster Campus offers an associate's degree program in medical assistant.

Students by Gender (2019)

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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

• Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH
  • Total Employment: 760
  • Average Hourly Rate: $12.45
  • Average Annual Salary: $25900

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