Program Description

The CRC Medical Assisting program is designed to prepare students for careers as Medical Assistants in private, state and federal medical offices. Upon completion of an AS degree or certificate in Medical Assisting, students may take the certification exam administered by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education programs (CAAHEP) on recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation on Medical Assistant Education.

Career Opportunities

Administrative Medical Assistant; Clinical Medical Assistant; Insurance Billing Specialist

Highlights

According to the October 2002 New York Times, Medical Assisting is among the ten "Fastest Growing Occupations, 2000 to 2010" in the United States with a projected growth of nearly 60%"
Eligibility to become members of AAMA and CSMA
Accredited preparation for national board exams; CRC students have exceeded national averages in the top 5 percent consistently for the past 20 years
Transfer opportunities leading to degrees in Health Services or Health Care Administration
Provides multiple skills for the entry-level health care professional
The Cosumnes River College Certificate Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (AAMAE).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 210-2350