Get the Skills to Become an Advanced Medical Assisting Professional

16 Month^* Medical Assisting Degree (AOS) Program in Missouri

The medical industry has grown over the past few years and is expected to continue this growth trend for the next decade. As this has happened, there is a growing demand for Medical Assistants who can also coordinate general office activities and manage other employees, in addition to being able to perform the full range of basic Medical Assisting duties.

With a Degree in Medical Assisting, you’re likely to have a broader range of employment opportunities because of your expanded education. After gaining some experience, a lot of Certified Clinical Medical Assistant professionals advance into leadership or management roles, which brings more responsibilities and higher compensation.

You’ll Learn…

The Medical Assistant Degree (AOS) program at WellSpring will equip you with the career-specific administrative and clinical skills required to keep clinics running smoothly each day. You’ll receive guided instruction in the following areas:

• Medical Terminology
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Patient Administration
• Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics
• Pharmacology & Injections
• Medical Procedures & Minor Surgery
• Emergency Medical Procedures
• Phlebotomy
• Medical Billing & Coding
• Nutrition & Wellness
• Clinical Office Management – budgeting, staff training, auditing performance
• Human Resource Management – managing staff, including hiring and firing staff
• Health Information Technology – learning Electronic Health Records, both in theory and practice
• Effective Communications – patient communication, urgency, correspondence, marketing/PR

Students will also benefit from an externship as part of their training, where you’ll gain practical real-world experience working with clients in a real healthcare environment before you graduate.

Upon completion of this program, you’ll be fully prepared to take the exams required to become a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). By having your CMA designation, you are immediately a step ahead of applicants without their certification. As soon as you are certified, you will generally enjoy a higher pay scale and better bonuses.

Get the Competitive Edge with Four Certifications

Employers look for certifications when hiring Medical Assistants. The more training you bring, the greater your employment opportunities. Graduates of the WellSpring Medical Assistant Degree program are eligible and fully prepared to take four certification exams:

• Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant Exam
• Nationally Registered Certified Phlebotomy Technician Exam
• Certified Medical Manager through PHACOM
• Certified EKG Technician Exam

Students are eligible to sit for the Certified Medical Manager (CMM) exam upon graduation and will earn a CMM-A designation upon passing the exam. This designation is probationary until 2 years of relevant industry employment is completed. The full CMM designation will be awarded at that time.

My experience with the staff was really wonderful….I would absolutely recommend family members and friends to pursue a career in numerous areas in the allied health field with WellSpring. The experiences that I’ve had and the training that I received here at WellSpring have been extremely beneficial and I’m actually looking forward to continuing to work with them.
– Eric, WellSpring Graduate

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Choose From Convenient Day or Evening Schedules

The Medical Assistant Degree program offers both daytime and evening class schedules, so you can balance your career training with family, work, and other interests. Our program features a low student/instructor ratio to maximize personal attention and set you up for success.

• Daytime: The Daytime program meets two full days per week, either on Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday, for a total of 16 months.*
• Evening & Weekend: The Evening & Weekend program meets two evenings per week, either on Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday, for a total of 24 months.*

Continuous Career Support

Advanced medical office training is all about getting ahead of the pack in a rewarding career that you’re passionate about. The dedicated Career Services staff at WellSpring will work with you throughout your training and beyond to help you turn your training into a successful career you love.

Experienced Job Placement professionals are happy to help with things like resume preparation, interview techniques, and job searches.