Upon successful completion of a medical assisting associate degree in applied science, the graduate can expect to work as a medical assistant, either in a clinical or administrative capacity. This program prepares students to work as medical assistants in medical offices, clinics, or hospital outpatient services. This program provides instruction on medical terminology, pharmacology and medication administration, introduction to illness and disease process, administrative skills for front and back-office management, phlebotomy, ethics, confidentiality, team-building leadership, and professionalism. This course also includes an externship prior to completion of the course.