Medical Assisting Degree in Hattiesburg

Degree Earned:
Associate of Applied Business in Medical Assisting

Antonelli College’s Associate of Applied Business degree in Medical Assisting at our Hattiesburg, Mississippi location helps you become a vital member of today’s healthcare teams as you routinely assist patients and work side-by-side with physicians.

In our Hattiesburg Medical Assisting degree, you can gain hands-on clinical training in vital signs, physical exams, EKG lead placement, venipuncutre, urinalysis and medication administration that can prepare you to successfully fulfill the role of a medical assistant. You’ll also learn how to combine and balance both clinical and administrative responsibilities, such as:

• Scheduling appointments
• Updating patient files
• Administering medications
• Performing basic laboratory tests
• Assisting with medical office procedures

Healthcare field hands-on Medical Assistant training

To further enhance their administrative training, students in our Hattiesburg Medical Assisting degree program will receive training in word processing and advanced computer classes, in addition to pharmacology and public speaking. At our Hattiesburg location, students will learn in simulated healthcare environments as our campus possesses contemporary medical technology facilities and hands-on faculty guidance.

Graduates will also be able to explore a wide range of healthcare employment opportunities as Hattiesburg is a central hub to several popular cities, including Gulfport, New Orleans, Mobile and Jackson. Equip yourself with the clinical and administrative skill set and knowledge you need as you explore career choices in entry-level positions, such as medical assistant, medical secretary, phlebotomist, clinical assistant, medical biller, insurance claim representative, medical office manager and other common medical clerical jobs.

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