According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical assisting is projected to be one of the fastest growing professions through the year 2005. Medical Assistants are multiskilled personnel who are capable of performing administrative and clinical procedures. Following the course work, students complete 8 week externships in a clinical setting. This versatility is especially valuable to physicians concerned with the cost containment and effective use of human resources. Federal financial aid is available.
Graduates are eligible to sit for the certification exam.
Admission criteria for the program requires that the student be a high school graduate or equivalent, be in good physical health, demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills, and be computer literate with minimum typing skills of 25 wpm. Class size is limited, and selection will be made by a Committee. This accelerated course consists of three 10 week terms in the classroom and an 8 week externship for a total of 38 weeks. Required classes are listed below. You could be working while attending the medical assistant program.