AAS in Medical Assisting
Earn your Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting from Kaplan University.
Kaplan University’s medical assisting degree online equips students for careers in one of the fastest-growing arenas in the health care industry. The program integrates a combination of traditional learning and hands-on training, to help students develop the knowledge and skills required for a career as a professional medical assistant.
Kaplan’s medical assisting program is conveniently available online and at the Davenport, IA campus, allowing students flexibility while cultivating important career skills. Graduates are prepared to assist physicians in patient preparation and examination, providing instructions to patients, perform routine laboratory tests, and record patients’ vital signs.
During the program, students benefit from both clinical training and an externship opportunity at a health care facility, allowing them to develop valuable real-life experience they need in this competitive industry.
Graduates are eligible to become certified when they take the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam from by the American Association of Medical Assistants, or the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam offered by the American Medical Technologists.
Upon graduation, students are prepared to assume entry-level employment as a medical assistant in physicians’ offices, hospitals, and health clinics.
Areas of Study: Medical Assisting
Degree Type: Associate's Degrees
Program is available online!