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The AAS degree in Medical Assisting is designed to build a sequence of medical-related courses to satisfy a specific skill for employment. This program is intended to provide a basic knowledge of the medical office and procedures that may be utilized in the physician's office. The skills acquired include scheduling patients, preparing patient records, managing financial matters, handling insurance arrangements, processing correspondence, and managing an office. Skills also include measuring vital signs, phlebotomy, electrocardiography, pulmonary function testing and laboratory procedures.
The student is trained to assist doctors and patients administratively and medically in physician's offices, clinics, and hospitals, laboratories or other health service areas.
As content and skills build within the medical assistant curriculum, courses must be taken in the sequence listed in order to receive an A.A.S. Degree in Medical Assisting giving students an opportunity to pursue a position as medical assistant.
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Luzerne County Community College - Hazleton
At Luzerne County Community College in Hazleton, learning isn't just confined to the classroom. A vast eco-system of personal development and knowledge growth awaits students outside of lectures. Independence-building activities, community outreach programs, and vibrant on-campus societies take learning beyond books, fostering practical experience, cultural diversity, and personal connections. The college's impeccable faculty guide learners on their academic journey, while state-of-the-art facilities ensure a conducive environment for research and innovation. A broad range of programs covers everything from technology to business, encouraging everyone to find and follow their passion. In a nutshell, studying at Luzerne County Community College in Hazleton is a comprehensive, fulfilling academic experience that rewards not just with qualifications, but with vital life skills.