Stratford University

Stratford University is a private educational institution dedicated to preparing students for challenging and rewarding careers in high demand fields, such as information technology, hospitality and business administration. Stratford's curriculum combines advanced technology and hands-on training with traditional educational methods. The competencies and industry certifications embraced by its demanding curriculum are employer-centric, while the teaching methods and delivery style are student-centric. Stratford University has excellent graduation and placement rates.

Associate of Applied Science in Allied Health - Medical Assisting

The mission of the AAS degree in Allied Health is to give students the skills required for entry into the allied health field. Students study the structure and function of the major body systems in conjunction with medical terminology, professional procedures, medical law and ethics, computer skills and administrative processes. This program also provides general education courses in English composition, general science, humanities, psychology and mathematics.

The objective of the Associate's degree in Allied Health with a concentration in Medical Assisting is to provide students the medical assisting skills required for entry into the healthcare industry. This program gives students theory and hands-on experience that will allow them to demonstrate their clinical skills including patient care, laboratory procedures, venipuncture, assisting with exams, collecting specimens, administering patient medication, recording vital signs and taking patient history. Students will also be able to demonstrate administrative skills including scheduling, bookkeeping procedures, medical office and records management, processing of insurance claims, and procedural and diagnostic coding.