A graduate will have clinical skills (EKG, phlebotomy, blood pressure testing, injections, lab work), specialized administrative skills (typing, bookkeeping, insurance billing, front office operation), and prepare you for five physician specialties: Certified Medical Assistant, Medical Transcription, Phlebotomy, EKG, and Health Unit Coordinator. The graduate will be qualified to work in medical venues ranging from hospitals and labs to private practice offices. [ more info ]

Brown Mackie College

Certificate in Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant program provides graduates with the skills necessary to obtain entry-level employment in a clinical and/or administrative medical setting. The program prepares graduates for entry-level positions under the direct supervision of a physician or medical office manager through coursework in medical office administration, clinical procedures, and pharmacology, as well as in business principles and computer operations. [ more info ]

Minnesota School of Business

Medical Assistant Diploma

This Medical Assistant Diploma program provides a professional education program that prepares the medical assistant student to serve as an allied health care professional serving the needs of physician-employers in delivering quality health care services to a client population. As part of this process, medical assistant students will acquire the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform related administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures. [ more info ]

Herzing College

Diploma in Medical Assisting

Herzing College is a leader in progressive, career-focused education in technology, business, and health care. So you can be confident that Herzing's programs put you on the road to career success.

Herzing University Online offers several program options for those looking to further their education in the field of Medical Assisting. The Diploma in Medical Assisting will roll directly into the Associate Degree in Health Care, which incorporates the general education courses required for successful entry into the Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management degree.

Fully accredited through ABHES, the Diploma in Medical Assisting online program is comprised solely of the core courses required for individuals seeking entry-level employment in the field of Medical Assisting.

Career opportunities for online Diploma program graduates include Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Medical Secretary, Admitting Clerk and Medical Administrative Assistant. Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for both the Certified Medical Assistant exam offered through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) and the Registered Medical Assistant exam given by the American Medical Technologists association (AMT).

To learn more about this program, complete free information request form. [ more info ]

San Joaquin Valley College

Certificate in Clinical Medical Assisting

The Clinical Medical Assisting program at San Joaquin Valley College(SJVC) offers extensive back office training to provide support to physicians and direct patient care in a variety of medical settings.

Training includes a balance of classroom instruction with laboratory experience to create the best opportunity for student understanding and performance. You will learn and gain skills in injection administration, electrocardiograms, CPR & first aid, assisting in minor surgery, and more.

Health care careers are on the rise and expected to increase dramatically in the years ahead as an aging population requires growing medical attention. Graduates can expect to secure positions in a variety of career roles:

clinical medical assistant
medical secretary
occupational health assistant
and laboratory assistant.

With additional education or training career path advancement might take you into areas such as Licensed Practical Nurse, Emergency Medical Technician, Recreational Therapist, Physician Assistant or other advanced nursing positions.

Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree or Certificate and are prepared to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant Exam (RMA). Convenient home study training from SJVC Online makes learning the Clinical Medical Assisting skills easy and fun. Don't wait. Request FREE information Now.

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Ashworth College

Medical Office Assisting Course

Prepare for an exciting clerical or administrative career in a private medical or dental practice, hospital, or clinic. Gain solid, comprehensive skills in how to schedule appointments, organize charts and records, complete insurance forms, interact with patients, and assist in medical treatments.

Excellent preparation for a career in a medical, dental, pediatric, surgery, obstetric, orthopedic, or other practice; also optometry, chiropractic, physical therapy, podiatry, and other healthcare provider offices; and hospitals and clinics of all kinds.

You need no special educational background or experience in the field to enroll. Convenient home study training from Ashworth makes learning the medical & dental assisting field easy and fun. Request Free Information Package for more information.

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