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School: Florida Metropolitan University

Program: A career as a medical assistant offers many advantages and opportunities. Because of their specific skills and training, medical assistants are an indispensable part of a healthcare team, and opportunity for career advancement continues to expand as the need for their services grows. A variety of work duties and flexible schedules are available in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, medical supply businesses, and home-health agencies. Upon completion of an Associate in Science degree in Medical Assisting, students will have taken a variety of courses related to the healthcare field. Courses include Anatomy and Physiology, Clinical Assisting, Pharmacology, and X-ray Procedures. To ensure a complete background of the medical field, the Medical Assisting program covers medical insurance billing, medical transcription, and business management as it relates to healthcare.

School: Sullivan University System

Program: This program provides students with the training necessary to perform a variety of responsibilities for a physician's office, hospital, clinic or medical laboratory. Clinical training in this program includes preparing patients, performing CPR and first aid, obtaining and analyzing specimens, performing EKG procedures, and sterilizing instruments.

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School: Keiser University

Program: Medical Assistants perform duties under the direction of a physician in all areas of medical practice. Your duties will include preparing treatment and examination rooms, taking vital signs, assisting in minor surgical procedures, giving injections, and more. In addition to the clinical aspects, you'll be trained for administrative duties, including maintaining patient records, billing, scheduling appointments, ordering supplies, and handling insurance claims. Get started now.

School: Southwest Florida College

Program: This program emphasizes medical theory and terminology as well as the practices and procedures associated with the operation of a healthcare facility. Students also participate in two clinical laboratory classes where they can apply the knowledge and training previously studied. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates can pursue entry-level employment as medical assistants with private physicians, health clinics, hospitals and nursing homes.

School: Sanford-Brown Institute

Program: This 8- to 11-month program can provide you with the entry-level skills you need to assist physicians by performing administrative duties and basic clinical duties. Day and evening programs include a full-time, unpaid clinical externship.

School: Pittsburgh Technical Institute

Program: Most appropriate for students who are nurturing, caring, and looking for a fast-paced clinical environment, this program teaches clinical techniques, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, diseases and diagnostic methods, and pharmacology.

School: Pittsburgh Technical Institute

Program: Most appropriate for students who are nurturing, caring, and looking for a fast-paced clinical environment, this program teaches clinical techniques, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, diseases and diagnostic methods, and pharmacology.

School: Pittsburgh Technical Institute

Program: This fifteen-month certificate program provides the skills necessary for an entry-level position as a medical assistant. Graduates are prepared to work as medical assistants in ambulatory care settings such as physician's offices, clinics, medical laboratories, and hospitals.

School: Pittsburgh Technical Institute

Program: Medical Assistants possess the skills necessary to be proficient in both front and back office procedures. The Medical Assistant may assist the physician in minor surgery, perform laboratory tests, assess vital signs, administer medication, operate an EKG machine and perform other therapeutic modalities prescribed by the physician. Medical Assistants are employed in physicians' offices, medical clinics, hospitals, laboratories, and other health agencies.

School: Arkon Institute

Program: Medical Assistants make up the largest group of Allied Health occupations, working side-by-side with both physicians and professional medical personnel in private practice, clinics, medical research laboratories, and hospitals. After completion of the accredited program, graduates may take the certification examination given by the American Association of Medical Assistants at the next scheduled examination date.

School: Sanford-Brown Institute

Program: This 8- to 11-month program can provide you with the entry-level skills you need to assist physicians by performing administrative duties and basic clinical duties. Day and evening programs include a full-time, unpaid clinical externship.

School: Vatterott College

Program: Start your career in healthcare-one of the fastest-growing industries (and a career you can feel good about). According to the U.S. Department of Labor, nearly 3 million jobs will be opening up over the next ten years. Get the training you need to get the opportunities you deserve!

School: Sullivan University System

Program: This program trains students to handle administrative duties, assist in patient care, perform appropriate medical procedures and take the Certified Medical Assistant exam of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). The medical classes are taught by registered nurses and laboratory technicians in small, intimate classes. Clinical, on-the-job training also is a unique feature. t.

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School: Indiana Business College

Program: Medical Assistants possess the skills necessary to be proficient in both front and back office procedures. The Medical Assistant may assist the physician in minor surgery, perform laboratory tests, assess vital signs, administer medication, operate an EKG machine and perform other therapeutic modalities prescribed by the physician. Medical Assistants are employed in physicians' offices, medical clinics, hospitals, laboratories, and other health agencies.

School: Dover Business College

Program: The Medical Assistant program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level positions as medical assistants in a physician's office, medical clinic, laboratory, or other health related facility. Graduates will be able to assist the doctor with laboratory tests, operate diagnostic equipment, and prepare case histories and medical reports.

School: Harris School

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