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Boise, Idaho Medical Assisting School & Training Program
Practical Medical Assistant training in Boise, Idaho
Our Boise Medical Assisting school can give our students the practical Medical Assisting training necessary to help them apply for entry-level positions in workplaces like hospitals, clinics, assisted living homes, and private practices. If you’re looking at Boise medical schools then you should think about studying the Carrington College Medical Assisting (MA) program at our Boise campus because:
- The Boise Medical Assisting program consists of three educational areas: Clinical, Administrative, and Externship
- Our students experience a blend of clinical instruction, classroom lectures, and a hands-on externship
- We prepare students for the National Certification Exams*
Medical Assistants assist physicians and healthcare colleagues by carrying out basic procedures, such as taking vitals or administering injections, and performing administration duties that keep front offices running smoothly.
Learn new skills in Boise on our Medical Assisting program
Our Boise Medical Assistant training program culminates in either a Certificate of Achievement or an Associate of Science degree in Medical Assisting, and prepares graduates to sit for national certification exams to attain the Registered Medical (RMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential.*
Students can learn all the clinical, laboratory, and administrative skills expected of an entry-level Medical Assistant. Our Boise MA graduates should have the skills and the confidence to:
- Carry out routine patient procedures and care
- Perform a range of diagnostic tests using a range of equipment, materials, and techniques
- Process insurance claims
- Undertake bookkeeping and clerical tasks
- Display their aptitude in critical thinking, information management, personal and professional development, communication skills, respect and responsibility
Start a Medical Assisting career in Boise, Idaho
Healthcare is a fast-evolving field. Advances in technology are making it more efficient than ever before. As it becomes more technical, a new generation of professionals is required to step up and play a significant role in this dynamic field.
That’s why it’s forecast that employment of Medical Assistants will grow 34 percent in the decade from 2008 to 2018; that’s the prediction by the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics. That is much faster than the average for all occupations** and points to potential opportunities for Medical Assisting graduates. Our Boise Medical Assisting program will be enrolling soon, so now is the time to talk your options through with a Carrington College Enrollment Services Representative.
* Carrington College prepares students to take appropriate certification and licensure exams related to their individual majors. The College does not guarantee students will successfully pass these exams or be certified or licensed as a result of completing the program.
**Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2010-11 Ed.).
