Medical Assistant - Penn Foster College

Medical Assistant from Penn Foster College is a Campus Associate Health Aide degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. PROGRAM OVERVIEW There are certain skills you need to begin a career as a Medical Assistant . The Penn Foster College Medical Assistant Degree Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently. You'll learn about: Law and Ethics in Medicine Medical Terminology Anatomy and Physiology Medical Coding Confidentiality of Health Information Clinical Procedures Theory Why earn a distance learning Associate Degree? You need to learn the data coding and analyzing skills required ? then, with the right credentials, you can work at a: Hospital Nursing Home Medical Group Practice Home Health Agency PROGRAM OUTLINE Your program, which is designed to provide the knowledge and skills you'll need for your new career, consists of four semesters (semester one is general education requirement, semesters two through four offer courses in your major field of study). You must successfully complete the general education prerequisite semester in order to enroll in the Medical Assistant program of studies. You will receive credit for previous college work if you meet Penn Foster College standards. If you wish to receive credit for previous coursework, contact the college you attended and ask that your official transcripts be forwarded to Penn Foster College for evaluation. There is a non-refundable transcript processing fee of $30. All previous college work must have been completed with a grade of "C" or better, and up to 50% of the required credits may be transferred. We will also credit your tuition for all the courses that are acceptable. We'll send your first course materials immediately after your enrollment for the first semester has been accepted. Courses will follow one at a time as you complete your required assignments, so you'll always have learning materials to work with. You can earn your Associate Degree in as little as 14 months with appropriate transfer credit, or take longer if you wish. As you complete each semester, an enrollment application for the next semester will be sent to you. Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Aide courses.