Medical Assisting
Medical Assisting — Certificate
Medical Assisting — Certificate
The same course hours may be counted only once to fulfill degree requirements. Course and credit requirements are shown below.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MED-110 | Orientation to Medical Assisting | 1 |
| MED-121 | Medical Terminology I | 3 |
| MED-122 | Medical Terminology II | 3 |
| MED-118 | Medical Law and Ethics | 2 |
| MED-130 | Administrative Office Procedures I | 2 |
| MED-131 | Administrative Office Procedures II | 2 |
| ACA-115 | Success & Study Skills | 1 |
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 1 |
Total Credits Required: 14
Required Courses
14 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACA-115 | Success and Study Skills or College Transfer Success | 1 |
| MED-110 | Orientation to Medical Assisting | 1 |
| MED-118 | Medical Law and Ethics | 2 |
| MED-121 | Medical Terminology I | 3 |
| MED-122 | Medical Terminology II | 3 |
| MED-130 | Administrative Office Procedures I | 2 |
| MED-131 | Administrative Office Procedures II | 2 |
Career Outcomes
Graduates of Medical Assisting can pursue these careers:
Median Pay in Greenville, NC Metro Area
$44,650/yr
$21.47/hr
$37,980
$46,540
+23%
Projected Outlook
3,430
Annual Job Openings
23,650
Currently Employed
Median Pay in Greenville, NC Metro Area
$39,420/yr
$18.95/hr
$37,840
$43,910
+18%
Projected Outlook
900
Annual Job Openings
5,410
Currently Employed
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Projections Central, and O*NET. Local wage and outlook data provided by CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.