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A.S. Medical Assisting

The Associate of Science in Medical Assisting is a fast-track program that sets you up for a successful career as a medical assistant. You’ll get valuable hands-on clinical experience in real-world settings, and during your final term, you’ll have the opportunity to take a credentialing exam for the highly sought-after Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification, boosting your appeal to employers nationwide.

Locations: Louisville, Lexington, Louisa Learning Center, Online Learning
Format: Online + one-week on-campus bootcamp

Est. time to completion:

18–24 months*

Credit hours:

93

Cost per credit hour:

$320

#1 School

Our Associate of Science in Medical Assisting is proudly ranked #1 in Kentucky by Medical Assistant Advice.

Hands-on learning

Get real-world ready with clinical experience.

Earn your credentials

Show your future employer that you’ve met the highest standards of preparation in the field.

A.S. Medical Assisting

Curriculum

Overview

This medical assistant associate degree covers essential skills, including medical terminology, anatomy, patient preparation, CPR, specimen analysis, ECG procedures, and instrument sterilization. It’s perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced medical environment, enjoy working with people, and seek a stable, high-demand career with both clinical and administrative responsibilities.

Courses

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MSS 104
Medical Terminology
4 credits
MSS 144
Medical Laboratory Procedures I
4 credits
MSS 214
Medical Software Applications
4 credits
MSS 204
Medical Ethics
4 credits
MSS 234
Medical Laboratory Procedures II
4 credits
MSS 244
Medical Laboratory Procedures III
4 credits
MSS 254
Pharmacology
4 credits
MSS 274
Medical Office Procedures
4 credits
MSS 275
Clinical Assisting Externship
4 credits
MSS 276
Medical Assisting Externship
4 credits
AOM 101
Speed Development
1 credits
AOM 105
Keyboarding Essentials
4 credits
BIO 123
Anatomy and Physiology I
4 credits
BIO 133
Anatomy and Physiology II
4 credits
CSC 118
Computer Applications I
4 credits
ENG 101
Composition I
4 credits
ENG 102
Composition II
4 credits
GEC 220
Essential Strategies for Applied Communications (ESAC)
4 credits
MTH 115
College Mathematics
4 credits
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
4 credits
Psychology Elective
4 credits
Free Electives
12 credits
For course descriptions, see our Course Catalog.

Financial assistance

Financial assistance is available to those who apply and qualify. Talk with us to see if Federal Student Aid, scholarships, transfer credits, employer assistance, loans and grants, or military discounts are available to you.

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*Time length for program completion will vary depending upon the number of courses taken per term, developmental courses when required, transfer credit accepted, lack of continuous enrollment, etc.

The Medical Assistant is part of Sullivan University’s College of Allied Health.

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