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Medical Assisting Program at Carrington College
Medical Assistant jobs in good shape - expected to grow 34% by 2018!*
Medical assistants help doctors and other physicians by performing basic clinical procedures and handling a variety of admin duties that help keep offices running efficiently. The Carrington College Medical Assisting associate degree and certificate program helps you learn the skills you need to perform a range of entry-level medical assistant duties in settings such as medical clinics, nursing homes, private practices, and hospitals.
Our Medical Assisting program offer Carrington College students the hands-on training they need to help them succeed in their medical assisting career. The program comprises three educational areas: Clinical, Administrative, and Externship.
Our Medical Assisting training program prepares graduates to sit for the national certification exam to attain the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or the National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) credential. Graduates from the MA program at Boise, Portland, and Spokane are also eligible to sit for the national exam to attain the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential.
Have you been looking for a Medical Assistant school?
The duties of a medical assistant can vary from office to office, but as a graduate of the Carrington College Medical Assisting program, you can gain a valuable understanding of the clinical, laboratory, and administrative responsibilities of a medical assistant. From drawing blood, to giving injections, to handling office admin tasks, our knowledgeable instructors teach our students their new skills through a combination of lab and classroom work, and valuable hands-on externship experience.
Once you’ve successfully completed the Carrington College Medical Assisting certificate or associate degree, you should have the skills and the confidence to:
- Perform clerical/bookkeeping functions, and process insurance claims
- Conduct a variety of diagnostic tests using equipment, materials, and techniques
- Perform and assist with routine patient procedures and care
- Demonstrate your skills and aptitude in critical thinking, information management, personal and professional development, communication skills, respect and responsibility
Medical assistants can enjoy healthy career opportunities
Medical assisting is forecast to be one of the fastest growing occupations over the coming years; according to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics employment of Medical Assistants is expected to grow 34 percent from 2008 to 2018, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.* Why not discuss your future with a Carrington College Admissions Representative?
Our Medical Assisting program is available only at the following Carrington College campus locations - Mesa, AZ, Phoenix, AZ, Tucson, AZ, Boise, ID, Albuquerque, NM, Reno, NV, Portland, OR, Mesquite, TX, and Spokane, WA. Program availability varies by location, and culminates in a Certificate of Achievement or an Associate of Science degree in Medical Assisting.
*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2010-11 Ed.).
