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Medical Assisting Diploma Program
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The best part for me was the individual attention given by the instructors and staff.
They really believed in me!
~ Shazia William
The Right Skills
The Medical Assistant diploma program provides students with the skills required to successfully assist physicians and medical group practices with a number of clinical tasks including:
- Administering medications
- Vital sign measurement
- Assisting with surgical procedures
- Performing electrocardiographs
- Phlebotomy
- Assisting with physical examinations
- Patient education
- Basic medical office procedures
Medical Assisting Program Accreditations & Approvals
Extensive Hands-On Clinical Experience
Upon completion of all on campus coursework, students will be required to complete a 180 hour clinical externship at one of the college's clinical education sites.
These sites may be hospitals, private practices, clinics, or other healthcare delivery service providers.
Get It Fast: The Schedule
The Medical Assisting diploma program is available in both day and evening sessions.
Day Sessions: 40 Weeks including 180 hours of hands-on clinical experience
Evening Sessions: 58 Weeks including 180 hours of hands-on clinical experience
Evening/Weekend Sessions: 70 Weeks including 180 hours of hands-on clinical experience
Are You Qualified?
- No High School Diploma or GED Required - Learn More
- Students under 18 years of age must have the signature of a parent or guardian
- Students must achieve a passing score on the admissions evaluation
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Clinical coursework includes: Basic and Advanced Clinical and Patient Care Procedures, Diagnostic and Laboratory Procedures, First Aid, CPR, Minor Surgical Assisting, Administrative Office Procedures, and Clinical Pharmacology |
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Clinical Education: Required Clinical Externship |
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Theory coursework includes: Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Law and Ethics |
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Professional Foundations coursework includes: Computer Basics, Medical Terminology, Career Development, Human Relations |
Get Your Credentials
Graduates with a GED or High School Diploma will be eligible for the following certifications:
- RMA - Registered Medical Assistant Exam (American Medical Technologists)
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant Exam (American Association of Medical Assistants)
- RPT - Registered Phlebotomy Technician (International Academy of Phlebotomy Sciences or the American Medical Technologists)
Get Started In A Growth Industry
According to statistics from the US Department of Labor, careers in medical assisting fall into these categories:
- 60% -- Physicians' offices
- 15% -- Hospitals (including inpatient and outpatient facilities)
- 25% -- Nursing homes, offices of other health practitioners, and other health care facilities
Industry Statistics
- The US Department of Labor predicts employment of medical assistants will grow much faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2010. They expect the health services industry to expand because of technological advances and the growing and aging population. This is one of the fastest growing occupations.
- Employment growth will be driven by the increase in the number of group practices, clinics, and other healthcare facilities that need support personnel, particularly the flexible medical assistant who can handle both administrative and clinical duties. Medical assistants primarily work in outpatient settings, where much faster than average growth is expected.