{"id":14708,"date":"2021-10-20T19:48:26","date_gmt":"2021-10-20T19:48:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/?p=14708"},"modified":"2021-10-20T19:48:26","modified_gmt":"2021-10-20T19:48:26","slug":"medical-assistant-degree-faqs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/blog\/medical-assistant-degree-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Assistant Degree FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical assistants perform essential functions for doctor\u2019s offices and clinics for allied health. At Bryan University, we offer an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/programs\/allied-health-2\/medical-assistant-2\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">associate in applied science degree for medical assistants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, we answer several FAQs for obtaining a medical assistant degree.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What kind of degree should a medical assistant have?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A medical assistant degree should offer enough training to help you pass a certification exam.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long does it take to become a medical assistant?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the degree, anywhere from nine months to two years. At Bryan University, you can obtain an associate in applied science degree in medical assisting in 70 weeks (one year and five months).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What certification does a medical assistant require before obtaining a job?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certification for medical assistants depends on the requirements of each allied health employer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few national credentialing agencies certify for medical assisting. Bryan University\u2019s associate in applied science degree prepares you for the certification exam of American Medical Technologists (AMT).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14712 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Masked-medical-assistant-talking-on-the-phone-in-front-of-a-computer.jpg\" alt=\"Masked medical assistant talking on the phone in front of a computer\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Masked-medical-assistant-talking-on-the-phone-in-front-of-a-computer.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Masked-medical-assistant-talking-on-the-phone-in-front-of-a-computer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Masked-medical-assistant-talking-on-the-phone-in-front-of-a-computer-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Masked-medical-assistant-talking-on-the-phone-in-front-of-a-computer-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Masked-medical-assistant-talking-on-the-phone-in-front-of-a-computer-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Masked-medical-assistant-talking-on-the-phone-in-front-of-a-computer-862x575.jpg 862w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does a medical assistant degree prepare you for the workplace?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An associate in applied science degree in medical assisting from Bryan University provides you with the necessary skills to function in a medical office environment for both the front and back-office areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What skills do you need to become a medical assistant?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical assistants need to become proficient in several skills to perform their jobs, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral and written communication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer and data entry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Records management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accounting and bookkeeping<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mail organization<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telephone usage<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What will I learn while pursuing a medical assistant degree?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Courses for a medical assistant degree run the gamut of specialized knowledge you need to help run the day-to-day operations of a medical office.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will learn:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical terminology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human anatomy and physiology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal requirements associated with the medical field<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to measure vital signs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Administering medications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to perform diagnostic and laboratory tests.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What courses are required for a medical assistant degree?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bryan University offers an associate in applied science degree for medical assistants that takes 90 quarter credit hours and 1,205 contact (in-class instruction) hours to complete.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must take three support courses and five general education courses as part of your degree program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will complete 12 core courses at 4.5 quarter credit hours each:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical terminology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two courses on anatomy and physiology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical law &amp; ethics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical office administration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electronic medical records management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pathophysiology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pharmacology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laboratory<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical insurance &amp; billing procedures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Externship at a medical office.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This knowledge base prepares you for certification through American Medical Technologists (AMT) for medical assisting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14711 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Smiling-medical-assistant-typing-on-a-laptop-computer.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling medical assistant typing on a laptop computer\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Smiling-medical-assistant-typing-on-a-laptop-computer.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Smiling-medical-assistant-typing-on-a-laptop-computer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Smiling-medical-assistant-typing-on-a-laptop-computer-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Smiling-medical-assistant-typing-on-a-laptop-computer-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Smiling-medical-assistant-typing-on-a-laptop-computer-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Smiling-medical-assistant-typing-on-a-laptop-computer-862x575.jpg 862w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are some advanced courses I will take for a medical assistant degree?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Bryan University, some advanced courses for medical assisting include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>MAA250 Pathophysiology.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pathophysiology represents the study of how the disease alters normal physiology processes. You will study the causes of disease, neoplasms, congenital diseases, diseases that affect all body systems, childhood diseases, pain management, and holistic health. You must take and pass courses on medical terminology and anatomy and physiology before taking this course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>MAA260 Pharmacology. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will discuss and study various types of drugs and become familiar with the forms by which allied health professionals administer medications to patients. Students will learn to identify the most common medications by classification and the body system they are most commonly used for. You must take and pass courses on medical terminology as well as anatomy and physiology before taking this course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>MAA270 Clinical<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This course prepares you to perform routine medical procedures found during a medical exam. You will learn to take vital signs and measurements, administer aseptic techniques, drape a patient for medical exams, and document someone\u2019s medical history. Pupils will also study how to assist with minor surgical procedures, perform EKGs, administer injections using subcutaneous, intradermal, intramuscular, and Z-track techniques. You will become certified to perform CPR, perform procedures according to the instructor\u2019s competency standards, and learn how to handle potential office emergencies. You must have a 2.0 cGPA in all completed core courses before taking this course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>MAA280 Laboratory.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Students learn about various pathological agents that cause disease in humans. Diagnostic testing will include several common laboratory tests you will need to know about in a medical office setting, such as culturing and staining for identification, staining of white blood cells for differentiation counts, performance of hematocrit and hemoglobin lab tests, as well as blood testing for antigens, antibodies and glucose. Urine will be tested and stained for microscopic sediments. You must have a 2.0 cGPA in all completed core courses before taking this course.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What daily duties do medical assistants perform?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical assistants perform several duties at a medical office throughout the day, including administrative and clinical tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will be expected to perform the following administrative tasks:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greet patients upon arriving<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instruct new patients to fill out forms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Update patient medical records<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill out and code insurance forms correctly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule future appointments<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Answer telephones<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respond to and send emails<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrange for hospital admissions and laboratory services.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical assistants may also perform the following clinical duties related to a patient\u2019s medical care:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Record medical histories<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take vital signs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explain treatments and medical procedures to patients<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prep patients for examinations done by clinical staff<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assist physicians during examinations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collect and prepare laboratory specimens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mail and receive medical test samples and results<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instruct patients on medication and special diets as prescribed by doctors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handle prescription refills as directed by a physician<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Draw blood from a patient<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Care for a wound<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change a dressing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform electrocardiograms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare and administer medications such as injections, oral, and transdermal medications.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14710 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Medical-Assistant-talking-on-the-phone-in-front-of-a-computer.jpg\" alt=\"Medical Assistant talking on the phone in front of a computer\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Medical-Assistant-talking-on-the-phone-in-front-of-a-computer.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Medical-Assistant-talking-on-the-phone-in-front-of-a-computer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Medical-Assistant-talking-on-the-phone-in-front-of-a-computer-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Medical-Assistant-talking-on-the-phone-in-front-of-a-computer-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Medical-Assistant-talking-on-the-phone-in-front-of-a-computer-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Medical-Assistant-talking-on-the-phone-in-front-of-a-computer-862x575.jpg 862w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where do medical assistants work?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical assistants work in doctor\u2019s offices and clinics.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What jobs do medical assistants get after obtaining a degree and certification?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical assistants typically get entry-level jobs in medical offices after earning certification as a medical assistant.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do I apply for acceptance into a medical assistant degree program?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can apply online through Bryan University\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/enroll-now\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enrollment portal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To qualify for admission to any program at Bryan University, you must meet seven basic requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide evidence of one of the following items: high school diploma, completion of a homeschooling program, or GED certificate or equivalent.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be 18 years of age or beyond the age of compulsory school attendance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete an interactive interview with Bryan University\u2019s admissions staff (face-to-face or web-based).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete and submit our application for admission.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete the Assessment for Distance Education Programs\/Courses and Online Student Orientation (if required).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit an application fee (if required).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acknowledge that the presence of any adverse background activity or an adverse drug screen may prevent you from participating in externships, career services activities, and\/or license and certification eligibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you meet these basic requirements for admission, you may need to fulfill these prerequisites for the School of Allied Health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the associate in applied science degree, you must:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Achieve the required threshold score or higher on the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Examination administered by Bryan University.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Official ACT composite score of at least 17 or SAT score of at least 460 on both sections of the exam.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A minimum of 13.5 quarter credit hours (9 semester credit hours) earned from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What help can I get when applying for a medical assistant job?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bryan University\u2019s career services staff helps you with several aspects of trying to find a medical assisting job following graduation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will help you with updating resumes, job referrals, job search strategies, and interviewing skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earn a Medical Assistant Degree at Bryan University<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you interested in jumpstarting a career as a medical assistant? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/enroll-now\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or call <a href=\"tel:1-855-862-9755\">1-855-862-9755<\/a> for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Medical assistants perform essential functions for doctor\u2019s offices and clinics for allied health. 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