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MEDICAL ASSISTING

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PROGRAM SUMMARY
You'll gain a strong foundation that prepares you to enter the critical field of medicine and gain medical assistant certification. Learn about common diseases and disorders, their prevention, diagnosis and treatment, as well as emerging diseases and new biomedical therapies. Master vital skills including the measuring and recording of vital signs and the performance of CPR, AED, and First Aid.
 
CAREER SNAPSHOT
Medical Assisting Career Opportunities
 
  • Radiologist ($36,000 – 76,000)
  • Social & Human Services Assistant ($18,000 – 44,000)
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) ($19,000 – 51,000)
  • Medical Assistant($20,000 – 40,000)
  • Physician ($166,000 – 407,000)
 
Salaries will range based on hiring entity, location, and years of experience.
 
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS
  • CPR Certification, First Responder First Aid Certification
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
 
CREDITS
Up to 5 High School credits over two years, up to 11.5 Yavapai College credits over two years.
 
 
 
MEDICAL ASSISTING PROGRAM PROGRESSION PLAN
 
 
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Program Information
 
Location:
Yavapai College – Prescott Valley Campus
3800 North Glassford Hill Rd. Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
 
Class Schedule:
  • Monday – Thursday Courses
        6:45 – 9:15am 
 
  • Monday – Thursday Courses
        1:15 – 3:45pm 
 
Grade Level Requirement:
Junior – Senior
 
Pre Req Info: Accuplacer Reading Test