Medical Assisting School

Behind every great doctor and nurse, you’ll find a Medical Assistant helping them administer care to patients and helping them help others.

The role of the Medical Assistant is critical to the healthcare industry. They help with the everyday operations of clinics, physician offices, and urgent care facilities. Medical Assistants are healthcare professionals that provide patient care support, and handle a variety of administrative tasks for medical facilities, making them a vital part of any healthcare team.

Overview

The 10-month Comprehensive Medical Assistant program is taught both in the classroom and in our on-campus working clinical lab that is representative of an actual working office. The program is designed to equip students with the clinical and administrative skills necessary to launch entry-level careers in the healthcare industry using real life situations that are guided by experienced and licensed medial assisting instructors.

Program Highlights

Graduates earn a Medical Assisting Diploma and CPR Certification
Accelerated 10-month program in a hybrid learning environment that includes classroom lecture and hands-on application in a fully functioning clinical lab

160-hour externship in a medical facility
Career services and job placement assistance
Flexible day and evening classes to choose from
Institutionally Accredited by ABHES

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What you’ll learn

Students in the Comprehensive Medical Assistant program will learn all the essentials of clinical patient care, as well as the administrative skills necessary for a healthcare organization to function. Program curriculum includes hands-on and classroom training in the following areas:

Obtaining accurate patient history, vital signs, and current medical status (triage)
Assisting doctors with patient exams or minor outpatient surgeries
Providing post-treatment patient education

Drawing blood and preparing laboratory tests
Proper sterilization of instruments and patient rooms
Preparing and administering patient medication orally or through injections

Performing Electrocardiography and pulmonary exams
Coordinating hospital care, procedures, or testing
Administrative tasks such as patient scheduling, billing, and insurance

Career Opportunities

Jumpstart your career in months, not years

Upon completion of our Medical Assisting school, graduates are eligible to take the national Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) and can seek employment in a variety of healthcare settings.

Primary Care Facilities

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Chiropractors Office

Retirement Communities

Pain Management Centers

Nursing Care Facilities

Clinical Labs

Outpatient Clinics

Diagnostic Labs

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