Choosing Paths

An online Associate's degree in Medical Assisting will set you on the road to a Bachelor's degree if you choose, but be aware of the differences in the two types of programs: vocational and transfer. Vocational programs build specific profession skills but credits do not transfer.

Transfer programs are the stepping-stone to a Bachelor's degree and you might be able to apply some or all of the credits earned toward general education requirements.

• Medical and Dental Coding
• Medical and Dental Terminology
• Law and Ethics In Medicine and Dentistry
• Clinic Procedures and Practices

An online Medical and Dental Associate's degree can open doors for you to entry level positions like; dental assistant, working in a Nursing Home, within Home Health Care Industry or for a Medical Group Practice. Gain firm footing in the basics of the field while earning your online Medical and Dental Associate's degree:

• Medical and Dental Coding
• Medical and Dental Terminology
• Law and Ethics In Medicine and Dentistry
• Clinic Procedures and Practices

While earning an online Medical and Dental Associate's degree you just might finish in less time than the tradition student with on-campus courses who usually completes 60 credits in two years. Another bonus is the freedom of schedule that online flexibility gives you.

Furthering your education with an online Medical and Dental Associate's degree will not only nurture your professional communication skills, but give you an understanding of medical claims processing, the smooth functioning of a professional health care office and strategies for being an outstanding member of a health services agency.