Associate of Science in Medical Assisting Online Degree Information

	Associate of Science in Medical Assisting
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Degree Title:	Associate of Science in Medical Assisting
College:	Keiser University
Description:	Keiser University's Associate of Science online degree in Medical Assisting prepares students to perform medical assisting duties under direction of a physician/practitioner, including preparing examination rooms, taking vital signs, assisting in minor surgical procedures, giving injections, performing venipuncture, assisting in laboratory operations, taking x-rays and administering electrocardiograms. Medical assistants also learn to function in an administrative capacity, including patient communications, maintaining patient records, billing, scheduling appointments, ordering supplies and processing insurance claims.

Accreditation:	Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone 404-679-4501) to award associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees. (?)
Delivery Format:	This degree program is available Entirely Online or Traditional On-campus. (?)
Educational Level:	Associate (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Students under the age of 21 can contact the school directly.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Address:
1900 W. Commercial Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
*Classes begin every month *Students take one class at a time

Credit-earning Options:
Keiser University will consider applicable transfer credits from regionally accredited institutions. Credit from non-regionally accredited institutions may be granted on a course by course basis.

Delivery Format: (?)
Synchronous and asynchronous online delivery via the Internet

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Baccalaureate College—General

Technical Requirements:
Contact admissions for current technical requirements.

Geographic Restrictions:
US residents only

On-Campus Requirement:
No on campus requirements *Medical Assisting program requires an externship and practicum at an approved site close to a student's home

Scholarships Offered:
Keiser University offers a Financial and Academic Scholarship for full time students who meet criteria set by the University.

Loans Offered:
Keiser University offers a variety of low interest loans to enable students to meet their educational goals.

Registration Details:
Students may complete the admissions and registration process entirely online via the college website.