Medical Assisting
Columbia-Greene Community College
Hudson, New York
Associate
In Person
Program Details
Program Length
2 years
Program Cost
Not available
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The program cost may vary depending on factors such as where you live, how many transfer credits you have and whether you're eligible for financial aid.
Cost Source
Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.
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Financial Outcomes
Median Earnings
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Monthly
Median Debt
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Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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The Medical Assisting Program at Columbia-Greene Community College equips students with essential skills through clinical rotations, multi-skilled training, and comprehensive preparation for entry-level roles in health care.
Skills Taught:
- Clinical Rotations: Hands-on experience in Emergency Department, Laboratory, and Family Care Center
- Multi-skilled Training: Performing various professional duties to deliver compassionate care
- Cognitive, Psychomotor, and Affective Learning: Developing competence in knowledge, skills, and behavior domains
Program Features:
- Accreditation: CAAHEP accreditation
- Certification Opportunities: Eligibility for national exams in specialties like medical office secretary, billing and coding, clinical medical assistant, EKG technician, and phlebotomy technician
- Optional Fast-Track: Health Care Facilitator Microcredential for telemedicine support
- Affiliation: Partnerships with Columbia Memorial Health and Greene County Family Planning
Occupational Hazards:
- Health Risks: Exposure to infectious diseases, sharps injuries, bloodborne pathogens, chemical exposure, and ergonomic hazards
- Safety Measures: Training on safety protocols for workplace hazards and promoting a culture of safety in health care settings.
Skills Taught:
- Clinical Rotations: Hands-on experience in Emergency Department, Laboratory, and Family Care Center
- Multi-skilled Training: Performing various professional duties to deliver compassionate care
- Cognitive, Psychomotor, and Affective Learning: Developing competence in knowledge, skills, and behavior domains
Program Features:
- Accreditation: CAAHEP accreditation
- Certification Opportunities: Eligibility for national exams in specialties like medical office secretary, billing and coding, clinical medical assistant, EKG technician, and phlebotomy technician
- Optional Fast-Track: Health Care Facilitator Microcredential for telemedicine support
- Affiliation: Partnerships with Columbia Memorial Health and Greene County Family Planning
Occupational Hazards:
- Health Risks: Exposure to infectious diseases, sharps injuries, bloodborne pathogens, chemical exposure, and ergonomic hazards
- Safety Measures: Training on safety protocols for workplace hazards and promoting a culture of safety in health care settings.
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Columbia-Greene Community College is a public institution located in Hudson, New York, with a total enrollment of 1,445 students.
Established in 1966, it is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and offers 38 academic degree and certificate programs under the Divisions of Arts & Humanities, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Math and Science, Nursing, and Technology.
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