Medical Assisting Degree at Carrington College California

Outlook for Medical Assistant jobs is healthy - Forecast to grow 34% by 2018!*

In the evolving medical world of today, health care is becoming increasingly efficient, advanced, and more technical; there is a growing need for trained medical assistants. A medical assistant provides vital support to physicians by undertaking simple clinical procedures and managing office admin tasks. The Carrington College California Medical Assisting associate degree and certificate program teachs you the skills you need to perform the duties of an entry-level medical assistant in workplaces like doctors’ offices, hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes.

By the time our students graduate from the Carrington College California Medical Assisting program, they have received the practical training and hands-on experience needed to help them succeed in their career as a medical assistant. If you are looking at medical assisting schools, here are some good reasons to consider Carrington College California:

• Medical Assisting classes cover three important areas: Clinical, Administrative, and Externship.
• Our program prepares you for the national certification exams to attain the Registered Medical (RMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential**

Build a strong set of medical assisting skills

Graduates of our Medical Assisting program leave Carrington College California with valuable experience and a good grasp of the different responsibilities of an entry-level medical assistant. Students learn the necessary clinical, administrative, and laboratory tasks that a medical assistant can face on a daily basis - from preparing patients for examination, to recording vital signs, to maintaining supplies and equipment. Our students build their skills through a mix of laboratory and classroom instruction, a real-world externship, and the ongoing support of our experienced instructors.

Graduates of the Carrington College California Medical Assisting certificate and associate degree program develop the skills and the confidence to:

• Undertake a variety of clerical and bookkeeping functions, as well as process insurance claims
• Perform diagnostic tests using the relevant medical equipment and techniques
• Help with routine patient procedures like drawing blood or administering injections
• Demonstrate their skills and aptitude in critical thinking and information management
• Display advanced communication skills, while showing respect and responsibility

Chart your career as a Medical assistant

The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that Medical Assistant jobs will grow 34 percent from 2008 to 2018. That makes it one of the fastest growing career opportunities around; much faster than the average for all occupations.* Isn’t it time to map out your future with a Carrington College California Admissions Representative?

The Carrington College California Medical Assisting program is available at the following campus locations – Antioch, Citrus Heights, Emeryville, Pleasant Hill, Pomona, Sacramento, San Jose, San Leandro, and Stockton. Program availability may vary by location, and culminates in either a Certificate of Achievement or an Associate of Science degree in Medical Assisting.

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