Medical Assistant (MA)

A Certified Medical Assistant is a valuable part of the healthcare team. Providing patient care under the supervision of a physician and other licensed healthcare providers, medical assistants are often the face of a medical office, and the employees who will work most closely with patients. Our Medical Assistant training will not only allow you to learn how to provide clinical care but also learn the basic skills needed to complete medical administrative tasks.

What Does a Medical Assistant Do?

Certified Clinical Medical Assistants are multi-skilled allied healthcare professionals who may administer medications, assist with minor procedures, record vital signs, take medical histories, prepare patients and rooms for examinations, handle laboratory specimens, provide patient education, and much more. Because of the specialized skill set and knowledge, you could find yourself working in a variety of physicians’ offices, clinics, outpatient facilities, hospitals, and specialists’ offices across the country.

Where Does a Medical Assistant Work?

With medical assistant training, potential new career opportunities include Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Chiropractor Assistant, Clinical Assistant, Doctor’s Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Optometric Assistant and more!

What Does Our Medical Assistant Program Look Like?

Our comprehensive program gains you fundamental knowledge of basic scientific principles, practice administration, and preparatory clinical assistive tasks. Units of study include, but are not limited to, computer skill training, vital signs, EKG’s, laboratory testing, blood draws, injections, pharmacology, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, coding, appointment scheduling, emergency response and first aid, psychology, and electronic medical records. We emphasize exceptional professionalism and a superb work ethic as this is a crucial skill for success in any healthcare field. These courses will offer you the medical knowledge, front and back-office skills, and bedside manner to properly and effectively help patients.