Associate in Applied Science Degree
Medical Assisting

 
LEARN:
Build physical stamina as well as analytical and critical thinking skills. Ethical, moral, and personal responsibilities are also critical to success in the health care field.  Health care management skills such as planning, organizing, and coordinating are addressed at the Bachelor's Degree level.

 
Perform effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary health care team within ambulatory settings such as medical offices and clinics. Work side-by-side with doctors, nurses, and other health care providers to gain real-world experience.  Eligibility to sit for the CMA-AAMA (Certified Medical Assistant) and RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) exams provide further professional development.

Please view the Medical Assisting course list for details on the curriculum.

PREPARE TO:
learn medical assisting skills in accordance with the American Association of Medical Assistants.
gain skills in general, administrative, and clinical competencies
perform effectively as a member of a health care team in an ambulatory medical setting
become aware of the importance of continuing education in the health care field
integrate and apply economic, financial, and legal theories to the various aspects of health care management

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Certified Medical Assistant | Clinical Receptionist
Medical Assistant | Patient Care Coordinator 
Medical Billing Associate | Medical Records Clerk
Medical Office Assistant | Registered Medical Assistant

RMU prepares you to sit for the following certifications:

• AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANTS -
  Certified Medical Assistant (CMA-AAMA)
• AMERICAN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS -
  Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Accreditation
The Robert Morris University Medical Assisting Diploma program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CCAHEP)*, upon recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education 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.

The College of Nursing & Health Studies at Robert Morris University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).  RMU requires that students pass a background check, drug screen, and complete the RMU Health Form prior to registering for clinical externships.