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ReadyOnly graduates of Ross Medical Education Center or Ross College’s Medical Assistant program are eligible to apply for this degree.
This program will further prepare students for a role as a medical assistant or for other allied health careers, such as office manager, community outreach worker, and more.
Throughout the program, students will gain an understanding of the US Healthcare Delivery System, learn basic anatomy, and practice administrative and interpersonal skills. Courses such as Critical Thinking, Introduction to Sociology, and Introduction to Psychology will give students the opportunity to learn about a variety of topics that will be useful as they continue their professional development. These skills will be greatly beneficial as they are applicable across allied healthcare careers, which will give graduates of this program the potential to excel in many places.
Additional information students will acquire includes medical terminology, financial recordkeeping, and patient health education. Such program-required courses as Healthcare Information Management, Computer Software Applications in Healthcare, and Medical Law and Ethics will prepare students to become successful medical assistants. Students will complete outside coursework and the program will end with a capstone project.
The professors are great if you have any questions or concerns. They are always there to help.
Janessa Reuscher Graduate Online - Medical Assistant student at Ross College Online campus Graduation: August 29, 2017
Before I enrolled at Ross, I was lost with what I wanted to do with my life, but I made a decision to attend Ross and pursue a career that has become my passion.
Kayla Myers Graduate Veterinary Technology student at North Canton, OH campus Graduation: August 24, 2019
Ross is great. I love learning and being challenged and Ross does both of those things. Going to Ross was the smartest thing I did.
Melissa Day Graduate Veterinary Assistant student at Canton, MI campus Graduation: June 12, 2019
Ross Medical Education Center is a very good school. The entire staff is extremely helpful. There is a lot of hands-on material in each module. The teachers in the Medical Assisting program are amazing and we are learning a lot.
Brisilda Malcellari Graduate Medical Assistant student at Canton, MI campus Graduation: July 19, 2019
I like Ross because it's very hands-on and fast-paced. Everyone is very nice and welcoming. I also like how they help place you in an office when you're completely done with schooling.
Brianna Lee Graduate Dental Assistant student at Kokomo, IN campus Graduation: March 23, 2020
