Earning a medical assisting degree online at Kaplan University is designed to prepare you to enter one of the fastest-growing, most versatile professions in the health care industry.* As a medical assistant, you will interact with patients, physicians, and other health care providers on a regular basis. Through a combination of traditional teaching and hands-on training, this program is designed to help you acquire the knowledge and skills required to become a professional medical assistant.

 Program Highlights 

In the medical assisting program, you will enjoy the convenience and flexibility of online learning while you study to develop career skills such as:

  • Assisting physicians in patient preparation and examination
  • Communicating professionally and providing instructions to patients
  • Performing routine laboratory tests, such as blood work, venipuncture, urinalysis, and electrocardiograms
  • Recording patients' vital signs and managing patient records

Gain Real-World Experience

Our Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting program is available both online† and at our Davenport, IA, campus. Prior to graduation, you will be required to complete clinical training and an externship at a real-world health care facility to gain valuable on-the-job experience health care employers demand.

 Curriculum for the Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting 

    Courses Credits
    Communication Course 5
    Mathematics Course 5
    Communication Course 5
    Courses Credits
    Academic Strategies for the Health Care Professional 5
    Medical Law and Bioethics 5
    Medical Terminology 5
    Anatomy and Physiology I 5
    Anatomy and Physiology II 5
    Pharmacology 5
    Diseases of the Human Body 5
    Medical Office Management 5
    Medical Coding and Insurance 5
    Professionalism in Health Care 2
    Clinical Competencies I 5
    Clinical Competencies II 5
    Medical Assisting Externship and Evaluation 5
    Courses Credits
    Open Electives 15
    Total Program Requirements 92

 Prepare for Certification 

Certification is an important qualification often required by employers. When you graduate from this program you will be eligible to take the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam given by the American Association of Medical Assistants, or the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam offered by the American Medical Technologists.‡

What Are the Career Opportunities?

This degree is designed to prepare you to seek entry-level employment as a medical assistant in physicians' offices, hospitals, and health clinics. Most medical assistants work in private practices, but many opportunities are available in hospitals and health clinics. Once established in your career, you may enjoy further opportunities, such as specialization in a field of your choice.

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Tuition and Fees

Cost per credit hour$371.00
Total program requirements92
Total cost of tuition$34,132.00

Students enrolled in the Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting program are required to pay a one-time program fee of $900. This fee may be paid using financial aid funds and can be incorporated into the student’s monthly payment plan.

This program requires a $100 technology fee per term. Effective February 22, 2010, a minimum deposit of $80 is required at the time of enrollment and will be credited toward your tuition when you begin classes. Qualifying transfer credit may reduce your total costs. Refer to the University Catalog for transfer of credit policy. We encourage you to explore the availability of financial aid and scholarships. For more information, chat live or call an Admissions Advisor at 866.527.5268 (Toll Free).

Kaplan University offers tuition discounts to active-duty military servicemembers and veterans. Call 866.583.4412 (Toll Free) to speak to a military Admissions Advisor.

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* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, Medical Assistants, http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos164.htm (accessed April 2008).
† This program is not entirely online; you must complete an externship at a clinical site in your area to gain hands-on experience in a real-world health care environment.
‡ Although the program is designed to prepare students for various certification and licensing examinations, Kaplan University cannot guarantee students will pass the exams.