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Portland, Oregon Medical Assistant School & Training Program
Go to Medical Assisting School in Portland, OR
If you’re looking to go to a Medical Assisting school or college, why not consider the Medical Assisting certificate program at our Carrington College campus right here in the heart of beautiful Portland, Oregon?
Our Portland Medical Assisting (MA) certificate program:
- Culminates in a Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assisting
- Covers the three important educational areas: Clinical, Administrative, Externship
- Is a combination of hands-on clinical instruction, formal classroom lectures, and a real-world externship
- Prepares our students for the National Certification Exams*
- Provides Portland students with the practical training needed for entry-level positions in hospitals, clinics, assisted living homes, and private practices
Be prepared for your Medical Assisting career in Portland, OR
Medical Assistants are versatile medical team members who carry out a number of tasks and duties. They help busy doctors by performing basic procedures like drawing blood, taking vitals, or giving injections. They prepare patients for examination, and explain treatments. They undertake clinical tasks like sterilizing medical instruments or performing lab tests; and they also handle administration tasks that help to keep front offices working well.
Our experienced faculty teaches students all the clinical, laboratory, and administrative skills expected of an entry-level Medical Assistant. Graduates leave Carrington College in Portland with 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 skills and aptitude in communication, critical thinking, and information management
- Demonstrate their personal and professional development, as well as respect and responsibility
Get your Medical Assisting training in Portland, Oregon
Our goal at the Carrington College Portland campus is to make sure our Medical Assisting graduates get both the knowledge and the hands-on experience they need to prepare for a future in this exciting and ever-changing industry. As healthcare becomes more technical and more efficient, a new generation of professionals will be required to play a significant role in this dynamic, evolving field.
That’s one reason why the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts that employment of Medical Assistants will grow 34 percent in the decade from 2008 to 2018; and that is much faster than the average for all occupations.** That is encouraging news for Medical Assisting students. Our Portland Medical Assisting classes are enrolling soon, so now is the time to discuss your future 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.).
