Associate Degree in Medical Assisting at Central Pennsylvania College |
Central Pennsylvania College
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Central Pennsylvania College is a Private for-profit, 4-year or above Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges with 1,104 students in Summerdale, PA.
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This school offers the following degree levels:
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate, Associate degree, Bachelor degree |
| Also, students of this school are eligible for federal aid such as Pell Grants and Direct Loans from the US Department of Education. |
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Mission:
Central Penn's mission is to provide an education that prepares its graduates to obtain employment in their chosen field, continue their education and be contributing members of society.
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Central Pennsylvania College
Associate degree
Medical Assisting
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Central Penn Advantages for Medical Assisting Majors
Due to demand this program starts in Summer and Fall only
Become the "right hand" of a physician whether in a hospital, doctor's office, or clinic
Receive the opportunity to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) and to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam
Become certified in First Aid and CPR for the professional rescuer
Enjoy a 97% placement rate for employment in your field
Receive your Associate in Applied Science Degree in as little as 15 months.
Experience small class sizes and personalized instruction
Learn from professors who have first hand, real-world experience
This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), upon recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board.
What kind of work does a Medical Assistant graduate do?
Central Penn Medical Assisting graduates can be found in nearly every aspect of the health care profession. Many are clinical assistants or phlebotomists in hospitals, physicians' offices and outpatient clinics. Others find themselves as administrators in health or general insurance companies. Typically you will prepare patients for exams, assist with minor surgery, draw blood, administer tests and treatments, give injections and medications, and keep medical records.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants entering the Medical Assisting program must have a 2.0 GPA (or C average). An up-to-date physical and specific current immunizations are also required. Recommended preparation includes:
a strong science and math background
knowledge of computers
at least one general business course
good communication skills
Who will I work for?
Through the years Central Penn has developed a close working relationship with many offices and organizations across Pennsylvania. As a result, Central Penn interns and graduates find the door open to them at a number of locations. A partial list of employers of Central Penn Medical Assisting graduates includes:
Bethany Village Retirement Community
Geisinger Health System
Lancaster General Hospital
Meadowgreen Medical Group, Mifflinburg, PA
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