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Associate Degree in Medical Assisting Services

Herzing University, United States
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Course Overview

Getting off to a fast start in a growing, rewarding career IS possible. Discover a job you can qualify for in less than two years, offering valuable experience in a healthcare institution, diverse roles and responsibilities, and several gateways to further career opportunities. All while making a big difference in your community and improving healthcare delivery to those in need.

Medical assisting represents a healthcare profession poised for growth: according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical assistants is expected to rise 18% from 2020-2030, much faster than the average U.S. occupation.*

Earning an associate degree with Herzing University makes you highly qualified for entry-level jobs as a medical assistant.

  • Learn online in Herzing’s Everywhere Classroom: on your schedule, at your pace

  • Class topics include medical terminology, administrative skills, insurance claims, ethics and professionalism, and general education courses.

  • Degree options: choose the 20-month associate degree or consider pursuing a diploma in medicine, assisting in earning a credential faster (8 months)

  • Classes offered entirely online—with labs and an externship

  • Bachelor’s degree pathways: Advance your undergraduate allied health education into health sciences or healthcare administration

Take your first big step in a new career with Herzing University. We are your lifelong learning partner, eager to help you earn a college degree and carve YOUR unique career path.

General Eligibility

Prerequisites to enroll in the Herzing University Medical Assisting associate degree program include:

  • Completion of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent

  • Meet and interview with a Herzing University admissions advisor

  • Complete an enrollment application

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

What You'll Study

1 Required Courses

All courses, 24.00 semester credit hours, are required.

  • Medical Terminology

  •  Introduction to Healthcare Management

  • Introduction to Billing and Coding

  • Patient Privacy

  • Pathophysiology and Pharmacology

  • Administrative Skills for the Medical Office

  • Ethics and Professionalism

  • Insurance Claims, Processing, and Adjudication

  • Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Required Clinical Courses

All courses, 13.00 semester credit hours, are required.

  • Medical Clinical Assisting I with Lab

  • Medical Clinical Assisting II with Lab

  • Externship

  • Program Certification Review

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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