The Peninsula College Associate of Applied Science Medical Assisting program provides training for employment in medical offices, clinics, hospitals, home health, extended care facilities, and other healthcare settings. Graduates are likely to find employment in these areas, while advanced degrees may provide access to a wider range of career opportunities in Healthcare. The Medical Assisting AAS degree includes transfer coursework in Math, English, Psychology, Sociology, and Chemistry. Courses include medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, general accounting, medical office administration, electronic medical records, and medical billing and coding. Medical ethics, patient safety, and patient care are taught throughout the program, as well as the rules and regulations mandated by HIPAA and OSHA. Technology skills are integrated to prepare students for medical office employment, including electronic billing and coding, bookkeeping and accounting, and charting in patient records.