Associate of Applied Science 

Employment in health care continues to grow for several reasons. The major reason is that people are living longer due to preventive medicines and treatments for diseases that once had no cure. As a result, many health care career opportunities like medical assisting are being created. In fact, medical assisting is predicted to be one of the fastest-growing occupations through 2014.* Take advantage of this growing trend and enter the rewarding profession of medical assisting with Kaplan College.

 Career Preparation 

The Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting program places an emphasis on understanding medical terminology, body systems, and clinical procedures. The computer technology and word processing facets of the curriculum enhance your potential for job placement. You will also gain on-the-job work experience through an externship at a local clinic, physician's office, hospital, HMO, or other allied health facility. As a graduate of this program, these are some of the tasks that may be given to you by a supervising physician:

  • Administering injections
  • Drawing blood samples for analysis
  • Monitoring vital signs
  • Taking EKGs
  • Assisting in minor surgical procedures
  • Performing basic accounting procedures and fundamentals of charting and documentation

This program will assist you in preparing for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam sponsored by American Medical Technologists.†

     Career Opportunities 

    With the knowledge, work habits, and career training that you could gain from Kaplan College, you may apply for entry-level employment in medical assisting in doctors' offices, clinics, and hospitals.

      

     

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    * Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Career Guide to Industries, 2006-07 Edition.


    † However, the College cannot guarantee a student's eligibility either to take this exam or become certified. A student's eligibility may depend on his or her work experience, completion of high school (or its equivalent), not having a criminal record, meeting other licensure or certification requirements, or the program or School itself having appropriate accreditation or licensure. Externship sites may themselves require a criminal background check or medical examination.