Center for Health Sciences

The Graduate School Medical Assistant (MA) Associate degree program prepares students to enter a dynamic field that has a wide variety of job tasks and duties. Medical Assistants are allied health professionals cross-trained to perform many administrative and clinical duties at clinics, physician offices, and other ambulatory care settings. Their daily routine may include patient scheduling, updating medical records, billing and coding, and assisting with patient examination, treatment and diagnostic testing.

The Graduate School curriculum has a strong science foundation and follows industry standards for professional conduct and competency. Students are provided practical experience in both the clinical and administrative side of a medical office. Additionally, our program emphasizes the development of skills and knowledge for lifelong success, such as critical thinking, problem solving, information literacy, and technology proficiency. During the program, students are assisted by faculty advisors providing academic support and education planning, and career services aids students by assisting them with employment opportunities and preparing for the workplace.

All courses from the Graduate School USA Phlebotomy and ECG Technician Certificate programs, and all but the Medical Transcription course in the Medical Office Administrative Assistant Certificate program transfer into the Medical Assistant Degree program at the Graduate School USA.

General Education Core (23 credits)

 *Prerequisite required.