Her journey from P.I.T. to the University of Pennsylvania Hospital showcases the transformative power of passion, education, and hands-on experience, making her a role model for aspiring healthcare professionals.
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Allied Health – Clinical Medical Assistant (A.S.)
Format:
Cost:
$505/Credit Plus Course Fees
Next Start Date:
October 5, 2026
Time to Completion:
Approximately Two Years
Her journey from P.I.T. to the University of Pennsylvania Hospital showcases the transformative power of passion, education, and hands-on experience, making her a role model for aspiring healthcare professionals.
CMA Graduate
Do you enjoy helping others? Do you feel good when others ask for your guidance, care, and assistance? Would you like to work with other professionals providing health care to patients? If so, discover the medical assistant associate degree program from the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology today.
The Allied Health – Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) program will prepare you for direct patient care positions working side by side with a doctor or other health care professionals. The degree provides both classroom instruction and clinical education, preparing you to successfully complete nationwide certification examinations for phlebotomy, and roles as an EKG technician, patient-care technician, and certified medical assistant.
You’ll also take courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, computer applications, humanities, and the social sciences, and develop critical thinking and communication skills. The allied health – CMA program will provide you with every advantage to succeed and advance in your career.
When it comes to pursuing your medical assistant associate degree, our dedicated faculty and staff want to ensure that your degree is tailored specifically to your aspirations and that you’re equipped with the resources needed to excel throughout our program and beyond. That is why we are proud to offer our medical assistant degree in both an in-person and online format to give students the option to choose which mode of learning is best for them.
Additional benefits of choosing our accredited college for your clinical medical assistant associate degree include:
With a medical assistant degree from our accredited college, just some of the career paths you can pursue upon graduation include.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, medical assistant careers are expected to grow by 14% from 2022 to 2032. So, in just 11 months, you can successfully gain the skills and knowledge you need to become a certified medical assistant and join an ever-growing industry.
The major objectives of an A.S. Degree in Allied Health Studies are as follows:
You will learn clinical and administrative healthcare skills including patient care, phlebotomy, EKG procedures, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical ethics, and communication skills for healthcare settings.
Whether you’re just beginning your college journey or looking to advance your career, we’re here to help every step of the way. Our admissions team will answer your questions, explain your options, and guide you through the enrollment process.
Your next steps are simple:
Have questions? Contact our Admissions Office today—we’re here to help you every step of the way.
View the official P.I.T. College Catalog for course descriptions, program requirements, and important academic information.
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