Medical Assisting Services

Medical Assisting Services- Herzing University Online Programs

Herzing University Online offers several program options for those looking to further their education in the field of Medical Assisting. The Diploma in Medical Assisting Services will roll directly into the Associate Degree in Medical Assisting Services, which incorporates the general education courses required for successful entry into the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management degree.

The Herzing University Online Medical Assisting programs are ABHES accredited.The Herzing University Online medical assisting programs are ABHES accredited.

Diploma in Medical Assisting Services

Fully accredited through ABHES, the Diploma in Medical Assisting Services online program is comprised solely of the core courses required for individuals seeking entry-level employment in the field of Medical Assisting. This diploma takes between 12 and 20 months to complete. Career opportunities for online Diploma program graduates include Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Medical Secretary, Admitting Clerk and Medical Administrative Assistant. Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for both the Certified Medical Assistant exam offered through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) and the Registered Medical Assistant exam given by the American Medical Technologists association (AMT).

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Associate of Science in Medical Assisting Services

The Associate of Science in Medical Assisting Services online degree program builds upon the core courses of the online Diploma program by incorporating the general education requirements required for this level of degree. This program is also accredited through ABHES. The Associate can be completed in 16–24 months. Careers for graduates of the online Associate Degree program are similar to the Diploma, however Associate Degree graduates will have greater bargaining potential when seeking employment and promotional opportunities within the healthcare field. Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for both the Certified Medical Assistant exam offered through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) and the Registered Medical Assistant exam given by the American Medical Technologists association (AMT).

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Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management

Graduates of Herzing Online’s Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management degree program will not only master the core health sciences, general education requirements, and specialize in a specific area of healthcare (such as medical coding, medical assisting, or medical office administration), they will also posses a solid understanding of business and management principles and how those are applied to the healthcare field. Career paths for graduates include Healthcare Administrator, Medical Office Manager, and Hospital Administrator.

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Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management

Students enrolled in the Herzing University Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management degree program who are interested in pursuing a master’s degree have three ways to save time and money with the Herzing University online MBA!

  1. Dual Enrollment – This program allows current bachelor’s degree students the opportunity to exchange two business (BU) or open elective courses for two MBA courses during their senior year.

  2. Course exemption – Those students enrolled in a Herzing University business or management-oriented bachelor’s degree program may exempt the first MBA course, MBA 500 Business Fundamentals.

  3. Herzing bachelor's degree students and alumni receive a 15% tuition scholarship on their master’s degree courses!

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Medical Assisting Services - Student Information

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Program On Time Completion Rate Available Graduate Employment Rate Median Loan Debt of Graduates Estimated Program Cost Average Hourly Salary of Graduates O*Net Link
Diploma in Medical Assisting 67.35% 84.85% $15,800.00 $15,840 - 17,280 $11.70/hr Link 1
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Diploma in Medical Assisting Services (Online Campus) No Data No Data No Data $16,560.00 No Data Link 1
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Associate of Science & Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting 40.57% 90.91% $24,316.00 $26,400 - 28,800 $10.51/hr Link 1
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Associate of Science in Medical Assisting Services (Online Campus) No Data No Data No Data $27,600.00 No Data Link 1
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Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management 69.23% 92.86% $49,577.95 $47,520 - 52,920 $16.35/hr Link 1
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Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management No Data 100.00% No Data Available $28,125.00 No Data Available Link 1
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