Craven Community College Medical Assisting New Bern, North Carolina

The Medical Assisting program focuses on equipping students with the necessary skills to perform administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures in health care settings, preparing graduates for versatile roles in various healthcare environments. 

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Key Skills Taught:

• Administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures in health care settings

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Features Offered:

• Flexibility: Students can work in diverse health care settings, from large facilities to small physician offices, allowing for a range of experiences and specialization.
• Career Potential: Proficiency in medical assisting can enhance value in health care institutions, potentially increasing earnings and facilitating further education.
• Outlook: The field of medical assisting presents growth opportunities, with a projected 19% demand increase by 2029 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, offering competitive pay and career progression.
• Job Satisfaction: Medical assisting offers a fulfilling career for those interested in aiding others, with substantial patient interaction and the chance to form meaningful connections.

The Medical Assisting program at Craven Community College offers a Diploma program of 44 credit hours.

Craven Community College is a dynamic and responsive institution of higher education in New Bern, North Carolina, committed to improving and enriching individual lives and society through comprehensive, high-quality, and accessible learning opportunities. 

The College offers a wide range of associate degree and certificate programs, college transfer courses, career readiness offerings, and partnerships with numerous four-year universities. 

Founded in 1965, Craven Community College has three locations, including New Bern, Havelock, and Volt Center, and serves over 4,000 curriculum students and 11,000 continuing education students each year.