The Medical Assisting with Medical Billing Certificate program offers a comprehensive learning curriculum designed to provide students with a strong foundation on which to build a successful career as a competent entry level administrative assistant or biller.

A well-rounded curriculum offers students the knowledge and skills in the technical areas of the insurance industry, computer technology, federal and state regulations, billing and insurance coding systems, extensive practice in preparing medical claims, anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology. In addition, students will become proficient in the use of Medisoft software program, as well as the Microsoft Office Suite of products

ASA College’s Medical Assisting Program located at our Miami campus is designed for individuals considering a career in healthcare as a medical assistant or within the other disciplines of healthcare services.

The Medical Assisting curriculum provides strong educational foundation for career growth. Students receive primary training in anatomy, physiology, medical emergencies, microbiology, pharmacology, and psychology. Our program focuses on teaching essential medical terminology, patient scheduling, medical billing and coding, clinical assistance, medical law and ethics.

Students at our Miami campus also study healthcare administration, which encompasses topics like insurance practices, requirements, regulations and how to ensure proper reimbursement for services.

ASA College’s proposed Bachelor of Science program in RN to BSN is intended for students wanting to advance their careers within the nursing profession. There are many opportunities for nurses with experience and a BSN degree. Traditionally a field that provided a constant number of nursing career opportunities, health care is now growing at an unprecedented rate. Driven by technological developments, rapid advancements in disease prevention and health promotion, increased public awareness of health concerns, and a booming, aging population, this field offers you a wide variety of job openings, ranging from traditional but expanded patient care to health care administration.

The RN to BSN is based upon a learner-centered instructional approach and builds upon your prior learning. The program reduces unnecessary repetition to minimize your investment of time and money. It is designed expressly for associate degree RNs who want to further their educational growth and development. The RN to BSN program is taught one class at a time and each class is five weeks long and utilizes the Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS). This makes the program uniquely flexible to practicing Registered Nurses with full-time employment commitments.

Currently, ASA College accepts successful performance on applicable subjects on CLEP or DANTE exams for transfer credits. This transfer credit policy for traditional/residential programs at ASA College will also be applicable to programs offered in this modality. We will accept a total of 90 credits – 60 credits for courses completed at the associate level with specific required courses in general education/arts and sciences and nursing prerequisites from a regionally accredited college with a grade of C or greater and 30 credits for a valid RN license. (Acceptable courses in the general education/ liberal arts and nursing prerequisites are listed in the course breakdown section below). ASA College does not accept transfer credits for any other types of exams.

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program offers a comprehensive, rigorous learning curriculum, combining the expanding arena of health care with the cutting edge of information technology. The DMS program will prepare the student to become an essential member of the health imaging team of professionals. The instruction is intended for students who wish to seek employment as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Abdominal and OB/GYN (general concentration) ultrasound. Topics covered include abdominal and obstetrical ultrasound examination techniques, demonstrating competency and skill in identification of the organs, systems and superficial structures of the abdominal and pelvic cavity, the female reproductive system and its function and proper imaging technique and protocols.

The Associate in Science degree in Business Administration prepares graduates to begin or advance their careers in the business world. It can also be a major step towards completing a bachelor’s degree. The program typically provides students with a comprehensive understanding of management principles, business-oriented technology and interpersonal skills. This program also offers concentrations in specific areas of business, such as accounting, sports management, hospitality management, and social media. Through career-oriented courses, the program will help students build the skills and industry background information to qualify them for entry-level jobs in their specialty field. The AS degree program in Business Administration requires the successful completion of 61 credit semester hours for graduation.

ASA’s AS degree program in Business Administration combines theory with extensive computer applications. The curriculum integrates courses in the humanities, office technology, and complementing electives. Faculty provide students with intensive course work that simulates the typical work environment. A vital component of the Business Administration program is an externship course in which students endeavor to apply their theoretical exposure in the area of their concentration. Participation in this work-experience program is permitted in the final semester. Students who are continuing their education and are not seeking immediate employment have the option of registering for the Business Administration Capstone course.