Medical Assisting Science (online)

An Associate of Science degree is considered a terminal degree. The decision on course transferability rests with the receiving institution.

KNYUS’s Associate of Science degree in Medical Assisting Science prepares students to perform various clinical duties including taking patient histories, measuring vital signs, assisting physicians with examinations, giving injections as directed by the physician, venipuncture, performing CLIA waived laboratory tests, and performing electrocardiograms (ECG). In addition, students will learn clerical and administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, and preparing insurance claims.

Program Goals

The following objectives are designed to meet NYUS’s mission and its goals:

• Develop a student’s ability to perform various clinical, clerical, & administrative duties
• Prepare students with the professional skills needed for employment in Medical Assisting
• Prepare students to take the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credentialing examination given by American Medical Technologists (AMT).

Program Outline

To receive an Associate of Science degree in Medical Assisting Science, students must earn a total of 60 credit hours.  Program requirements are as follows:

Medical Assisting Common Core Courses (20 credit hours)
Introduction to Healthcare	3.0 credit hours
Anatomy & Physiology with Terminology & Disease Process*	4.0 credit hours
Pharmacology	3.0 credit hours
Medical Law & Ethics	3.0 credit hours
Medical Office Procedures with Insurance	3.0 credit hours
Computerized Medical Office Management	4.0 credit hours
Medical Assisting Clinical Courses (16 credit hours)
Clinical Lecture*	3.0 credit hours
Clinical Procedures*	4.0 credit hours
Laboratory Procedures*	4.0 credit hours
Externship in Medical Assisting	5.0 credit hours
*Must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher before students can begin externship.