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Some classes are offered online. 12 credit hours (clinical) only offered on Great Bend campus.  \n􀂄 Program offers a balanced focus on both clinical and clerical skills.  \n􀂄 Simulated physician’s office (including examination room) to transition skill application from classroom to clinical applications.  \n􀂄 Internship experience with an affiliated clinical partner for 180 hours.  \n􀂄 Graduates eligible to take National Health Career Association Certification exam-CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) .  \nOccupational Outlook and Earnings:  \n􀂄 Employment of medical assistants is projected to grow much faster than average, ranking them among the fastest growing occupations over the 2008-2018 decade.  \n􀂄 Job opportunities should be excellent, particularly for those with formal training or experience, and certification.  \n􀂄 The earnings of medical assistants vary, depending on their experience, skill level, and location.  \n􀂄 Medial annual earnings of wage-and-salary medical assistants were $38.000-$42,000 in July 2013. Source: Career Builders  \nNon-discrimination Notice: Barton Community College is an equal opportunity provider and employer. [Visit equal.bartonccc.edu](Visit equal.bartonccc.edu) for more information.  \n WWW.BARTONCCC.EDU 866-813-2460 􀁿 245 NE 30 RD 􀁿 GREAT BEND, KS 67530","cbCaiu6o9Q2Kn2Xo","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiu6o9Q2Kn2Xo","pdf",827363,"English","# What Do They Do?\n# Who Should Consider this Career?\n# What Does Barton Offer?\n# Why Barton’s Medical Assistant Program?\n# Occupational Outlook and Earnings?\n# Non-discrimination Notice","[{\"question\":\"What do medical assistants do in a healthcare setting?\",\"answer\":\"Medical assistants perform both administrative and clinical tasks to keep physician offices and other practitioners running smoothly. 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