Medical Assisting Degree
Program Description
The Associate of Applied Sciences degree in Medical Assisting
at Harford Community College is a career program designed
to prepare students for employment as a medical assistant
immediately upon completing the course of studies. A medical assistant
is a multi skilled allied health professional, a member of the health care
delivery team who performs clinical and administrative procedures.
U.S.
Bureau of Labor Statistics recently announced that the growth of employment
for medical assistants from 2010-2020 is expected to be 31%!!
According to Indeed.com, the current average salary for a medical assistant
is $33,000.
Towson
University has accepted an articulation agreement with HCC to accept all 64
credits from our degree program!! Continue your education while beginning a
new career!
Current Student News
Join the Student Health Association - the next
meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 14 at 4 p.m. in the Library, room
326. Get Involved!
Don’t Forget:
Spring
Break - March 24 through March 31, 2013
Term 1
ends March 22
Term 2
begins April 1
We will be posting important dates and information here so stay current.
**If
you’re looking for a part-time or full-time position in the health care
field, there are two good sources here on campus: 1.
Your faculty members! We do receive calls and emails from potential
employers looking for medical assistants. Contact us or email us to let us
know you’re interested!
2.
The
bulletin board in the Student Center. There is a listing of various open
positions posted.
This spring we'll be
launching a new local chapter of the Maryland Society for AAMA (American
Association of Medical Assistants). Join your professional organization now!
Significant membership discounts to students!
Certification:
As a graduate of the
Medical Assisting Associate of Arts degree you are eligible to sit for the
CMA (AAMA) national certification or the RMA (ABHES) national certifying
exam.
Any questions or
comments, contact Laura Preston, Dean of Nursing and Allied Health
Professions,
at 443-412-2438 or lpreston@harford.edu.
Interested in Earning a Medical Assisting Degree at HCC?
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