Associate of Science in Medical Assisting
The Associate of Science in Medical Assisting (ASMA) program is designed to prepare you to perform various technical and administrative skills as a member of a healthcare team in various settings. The student can develop skills in phlebotomy, electrocardiograms, medication administration, minor surgical techniques, emergency medical procedures, and office procedures.
- Practice within the scope of the Medical Assistant role in healthcare settings (acute care, long-term care,
physician clinics, and medical record departments)
- Function effectively as a healthcare team member
- Demonstrate evidence of knowledge learned in courses promoting general competencies (such as
anatomy, physiology, medical law, ethics, etc.)
- Demonstrate competency in clinical skills (such as phlebotomy, injections, technology in the clinical
setting, etc.)
- Demonstrate proficiency in administrative skills (such as billing, coding, scheduling, computer skills, etc.)
- Accounting I
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Law and Ethics
- Medical Office Management
- Study of Disease Processes
- Insurance Coding and Billing
- Clinical Skills I
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Clinical Skills II
- First Aid and Safety
- Pharmacology
- Medical Transcription
- Externship
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This program is available at the following campuses and/or online:
The Colorado Technical University Medical Assisting Program in Sioux Falls, S.D., is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, www.caahep.org, upon recommendation by the Medical Assisting Education Review Board. Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 1361 Park St. Clearwater, Florida 33756, (727) 210‐2350.
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