Medical Assistant

Train as a Medical Assisting Professional
Prepare to Pursue a Career as a Valued Medical Associate

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Several options exist for those looking into the Medical Assistant career area:

Medical Assistant Diploma Program
Program Offered At: Upper Darby Campus
Advanced Medical Assistant Diploma Program
Program Offered At: Upper Darby Campus
Medical Assistant with Externship Diploma Program
Program Offered At: Cherry Hill & Egg Harbor Twp. Campuses

Programs may vary by campus.

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Medical Assistants are a valuable part of the healthcare system. Professionals in this field perform administrative and clinical tasks; they take care of the health and well-being of others while helping to keep the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other health practitioners running smoothly.

If you're an organized, personable individual who enjoys helping others, you could be well-suited to the field of Medical Assisting.

Externship: Valuable On-the-Job-Type Experience

A great way to learn is by actually performing in a real clinical setting.

You'll feel confident after gaining relevant "real world" experience working in an actual medical setting. Healthcare is a "hands on" profession and a great way to learn is by actually performing the job in a real clinical setting. Professional externship experience is a great way to get a feel for your potential new career and gain real world job experience that may help you when you pursue employment.

Take a Closer Look at this Additional Training Experience.

Potential Career Opportunities for Trained Medical Assistants

Opportunities for Medical Assistants are available in a variety of healthcare settings, including:

  • Clinics
  • Hospitals
  • Medical Centers
  • Labs
  • Pediatric Offices
  • Medical Group Practices
  • OB/GYN & Family Medicine
  • Elder Care

And More!

Duties of a Professional Medical Assistant

As a Medical Assistant or Advanced Medical Assistant you will often provide direct care to patients while maintaining clinical records and performing general office administration.

Duties of a skilled Medical Assistant may include:

  • Phlebotomy, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
  • Provide patient instructions on medications or diets per physicians' orders
  • Administer medication as directed by a physician
  • Medical Transcription
  • Maintaining patients' medical records
  • Filling out insurance forms and scheduling appointments
  • EKG and Lab Procedures
  • CPR & First Aid

As you gain experience, you can even specialize in specific areas of healthcare.

Find Out More

Explore if training in Medical Assistant is right for you. Fill out the form on this page to receive career and program info or call 1-888-904-4768 or 1-888-411-6305 (Upper Darby Campus) to speak with a knowledgeable Admissions Representative.