Medical Assisting
 Join one of the fastest growing occupations in America...Medical Assisting. The U.S. Census Bureau emphasizes that the current trends in the health care industry are making Medical Assisting one of the hottest careers in today’s job market! The Medical Assisting curriculum prepares you to become a multi-skilled health care professional qualified to perform administrative, clinical and laboratory procedures. As a graduate, you may find employment in medical offices, clinics, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. Medical Assisting offers terrific opportunities for advancement in positions such as office manager, clinical supervisor and other administrative support occupations. The earnings of Certified Medical Assistants vary, depending on geographic location, place of employment, experience and skill level. One can expect to earn between $19,000 and $27,000 a year to start.
Credentials available: Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Assisting
Average Class Size: 20 - 25
Things to consider: Most employers prefer to hire Certified Medical Assistants. WCC’s program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (CRB-AAMAE). Therefore, as a graduate, you are eligible to sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants’ Certification Examination to become Certified Medical Assistants.
Additional Admission Requirements: Admission into this program is limited. For details on the process and criteria, visit the Allied Health Admissions Requirements page.
Degree Program
Medical Assisting (A45400)
Medical Assisting/Advanced Standing Alternative for Medical Office Administration or Medical (A45400)
Medical Office Administration
Pursue a career in one of North Carolina’s 10 fastest growing occupations! As Baby Boomers age and seek medical services, the demand for multi-skilled medical administrative assistants and medical coding specialists continues to increase. Through this program, you will learn how to perform a wide array of administrative duties, such as completing insurance claim forms and scheduling appointments. You will be prepared for employment in a variety of medical settings, including medical offices, hospitals, clinics, and insurance companies. Salaries for entry-level positions range from $20,000 to $30,000. Credits can be earned through traditional, online, or hybrid classes. Come get the training you need to become a valued member of the medical office community!
Credentials available: Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Office Administration, Diploma in Medical Office Administration/Medical Coding and Certificate in Medical Office Administration/Medical Insurance
Average Class Size: 20 - 25
Things to Consider: You may increase your earning potential by passing exams provided by national accrediting associations such as The American Academy of Professional Coders.
Degree Program
Medical Office Administration (A25310)
Diploma Program
Medical Office Administration - Medical Coding (D25310)
Available on campus and online with one hybrid course requiring a weekly 2-hour on-campus lab for OST 149.
Medical Office Administration - Medical Transcription (D25310MT)
Certificate Program
Medical Office Administration - Medical Insurance Certificate (C25310MI)
Gainful Employment Report
Medical Office Administration
Medical Transcription
Effective Fall 2011, this program will be offered as Medical Office Administration/Medical Transcription.
Get your diploma now in Medical Transcription and build a thriving career! Job opportunities for medical transcriptionists are on the rise. Through training provided in this program, you will learn how to use digital transcription equipment to transcribe a variety of medical reports. As a trained medical transcriptionist, you can work in hospitals, physicians’ offices, clinics, government medical facilities, and home health agencies. Once you gain some experience, you may even work from your own home. Entry-level earnings range from $20,000 to $30,000. Credits can be earned through traditional, online, or hybrid classes. Start preparing today to become a medical language specialist who can turn physicians’ dictation into printed and electronic documents in an accurate and timely manner!
Credentials available: Diploma in Medical Transcription
Average Class Size: 20 - 25
Things to Consider: Graduates may increase their earning potential by passing a certification examination provided by the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI), formerly the American Association for Medical Transcription.
Diploma Program
Medical Transcription (D25320)
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