Medical Assistant Program Interview

Why a Medical Assistant Degree at Cochise?

The Medical Assistant Certificate provides training for entry-level employment in a medical practice setting, with concentrations on the routine administrative and clinical tasks required in the day-to-day operation of offices and clinics of health professionals. It introduces students to telephone techniques and other front-office functions such as filing and coding insurance claims, scheduling patients, and keeping electronic medical records. It also introduces them to back-office skills that include taking vital signs, assisting with electrocardiograms and other special procedures, using medical terminology, and administering medication. The certificate’s externship course offers practical experience in a medical office setting. Prior to certificate completion, students take the Medical Assistant certification examination to meet the national requirements as a Certified Medical Assistant.

Cochise College provides accessible educational opportunities that are responsive to a diverse population and lead to constructive citizenship, meaningful careers and lifelong learning.

About Cochise College: Cochise College has been recognized nationally for its cost, return on investment and high success rate. At Cochise, students learn about subjects in small classes with individualized attention from faculty who pass along real world experience.