Medical Assisting Degree Program
Associate of Science in Medical Assisting
Take advantage of the growing demand for medical assistants with a Medical Assisting degree. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for medical assistants who can handle both administrative and clinical duties is expected to grow by 35 percent through the year 2016 as the healthcare industry expands.*
The Associate of Science in Medical Assisting degree (ASMA) program is designed to help prepare you to perform various technical and administrative skills as a member of a healthcare team in various settings. Successful completion of the ASMA degree program can give you an opportunity to take the national certification examination to become a Registered Medical Assistant.**
When you graduate, you can pursue career opportunities such as:
- Medical Assistant
- Dental Assistant
- Phlebotomist
- Electrocardiogram Technician
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Medical Records Technician
- Health Information Technician
- Pharmacy Technician
- Occupational Therapist Assistant
- And many other related occupations
The AS in Medical Assisting Degree Program includes a CTU Academic Certificate:
CTU Academic Certificates are résumé-enhancing credentials built right into course content, so you can progressively add marketable skills to your professional qualification as you study.
- CPR Certification (American Heart Association Health Care Provider)
*US Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Occupational Outlook Handbook" 2008-09 Edition http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos164.htm
**CTU does not guarantee third-party certifications. Certification requirements for taking and passing certification examinations are not controlled by CTU but by outside agencies and are subject to change by the agencies without notice to CTU. Therefore, CTU cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take certification examinations, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.
To learn more about CTU, our degree programs or how to apply for admission, please contact us for more information.
This program is available at the following CTU campuses: