Medical Assistant

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Medical assistant students prepare for a multifunctional career providing clinical and administrative services to medical offices. A good medical assistant program recognizes this and offers courses that combine these two disciplines.

Anthem Career College—Nashville offers a Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science degree. It is an excellent option for students who want more expanded career opportunities once they have established themselves in the field.

At Anthem Career College, we care about our student’s personal and academic success. In addition to a career-focused education, we provide:

• Real-world labs where students develop and practice their skills
• Student services that help students remain in school
• Academic advising, tutoring and study groups organized by the Education Department

Medical Assistant Careers Around Nashville

The career outlook for medical assistants is very good nationwide and in Nashville as well. About 3,100 physicians practice in the city, which is also home to several excellent hospitals. These include teaching hospitals affiliated with Meharry Medical College (Nashville General Hospital at Meharry) and Vanderbilt University (Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital). A Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center is also located in the city.

Our degree program trains students in clinical procedures as well as administrative skills to help offices run smoothly. The table below illustrates this blend.

After they successfully complete all courses, students are placed in externships in medical settings.

Graduates can compete for positions that include clinical or administrative medical assistant, laboratory assistant, medical bookkeeper or medical receptionist.

Give us a call at 866.381.5791, text “more” to 480.3828.EDU, or fill out the provided form to learn more about our Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science degree program.