Prepare for a career as a medical assistant and play an integral part of a physician’s health care team. Learn diverse skills in a hands-on environment and develop the skills needed for this versatile position.

Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Medical Assisting prepares students to perform medical assisting duties under the direct supervision of a physician, including preparing examination rooms, taking vital signs, assisting in minor surgical procedures, giving injections, performing venipuncture, assisting in laboratory operations, performing urinalysis, pregnancy testing, blood sugar, and various other waived laboratory tests, taking x-rays and administering electrocardiograms.

Medical assistants also learn to function in an administrative capacity, including patient communications, maintaining patient records, billing, scheduling appointments, ordering supplies and processing insurance claims.

Program Objectives

The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its objectives:

• Develop a student’s ability to perform various clinical duties;
• Prepare students for jobs in the medical assisting profession;
• Develop a student’s ability to perform various administrative duties;
• Prepare students to take a variety of credentialing examinations related to medical assisting.

Prerequisites for Major Courses

• Medical Assisting Technical Standards;
• Must take the Program Assessment Examination when scheduled, prior to Externship II.

Program Outline

To receive an Associate of Science degree in Medical Assisting, students must earn a total of 60.5 credit hours.