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 (Certified Medical Assistants) 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
Lab Tech | Medical Office Assistant

RMU prepares you for the following certifications:

•  AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANTS -
  Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
•  AMERICAN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS -
  Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
•  AMERICAN RED CROSS -
  CPR for the professional Rescuer
•  NATIONAL PHLEBOTOMY ASSOCIATION -
  Certified Phlebotomist (CP)

The Robert Morris University Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health EducationPrograms (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (AAMAE). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs, 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1970, Chicago, IL 60601-2208, 312-553-9355