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Medical Assistant Schools and Training Programs

Medical assistants work with physicians, chiropractors, and other health-care professionals, assisting them with clinical and administrative duties. While they may have received some training in medical procedures, they do not diagnose illness or prescribe treatments.

Medical Assistant Careers

About 62 percent of medical assistants worked in physicians’ offices in 2008, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov); 13 percent worked in public and private hospitals, including inpatient and outpatient facilities; and 11 percent worked in offices of other health practitioners, such as chiropractors and optometrists. Most of the remainder worked in other healthcare industries, such as outpatient care centers and nursing and residential care facilities. Most medical assistants work a standard 40-hour week, although there are some part-time positions available.

Types of Medical Assistants

Administrative medical assistants update and file patients' medical records, fill out insurance forms, and arrange for hospital admissions and laboratory services. Like administrative assistants in non-medical settings, they also answer telephones, schedule appointments and handle billing and bookkeeping.

Clinical medical assistants are regulated by state law, so their duties may vary. However, those duties may include taking medical histories, recording vital signs, preparing patients for examinations and assisting physicians during examinations. They may also collect and prepare laboratory specimens, and even perform basic lab tests. Clinical medical assistants also might be responsible for purchasing and maintaining examination room supplies and equipment.

Certain physicians require specialized medical assistants. Eye doctors use ophthalmic medical assistants to conduct vision tests, apply dressings and teach patients to use contact lenses. Podiatric medical assistants take x-rays, make foot castings and assist podiatrists in surgery.

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Campus and Online Medical Assistant Schools

 
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Kaplan University

[Campus]
Programs:
  • AS in Health Science - Independent Duty Medical Technician
  • AS in Health Science - Preventive Medicine (Military Only)
  • BS in Heath and Wellness
  • More
Quick Summary:

Kaplan University is focused on recognizing the achievements of military and veteran students and offers the flexibility of an online education.


Keiser University

[Campus]
Programs:
  • Medical Assisting, AS (Online)
  • Health Science, BS (Online)
Quick Summary: For over 35 years, Keiser University has provided student-centered, quality career education.

American Career College

[Campus]
Programs:
  • Medical Assistant
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Dental Assisting
  • More
Quick Summary:

American Career College (ACC) offers hands-on training that will prepare students for careers in the healthcare industry at three campuses in Los Angeles, Ontario, and Orange County, California.


Heald College

[Campus]
Programs:
  • Medical Assisting
  • Medical Office Administration
  • Pharmacy Technology
  • More
Quick Summary:

Heald College provides hands-on educational programs that can help students prepare for careers in the healthcare, business, legal and technology fields.


Pima Medical Institute

[Campus]
Locations:
  • Chula Vista
Programs:
  • Medical Assistant
  • Dental Assistant
  • Veterinary Technician
  • More
Quick Summary:

Explore a new career with Pima Medical Institute.


Westwood College

[Campus]
Programs:
  • Diploma - Medical Assisting
  • Medical Office Management (A)
  • Medical Insurance Coding and Billing (A)
Quick Summary: Westwood College is dedicated to preparing students with the knowledge, skills and training needed for meaningful employment. Through education, we create opportunities, change lives and impact futures.

Concorde

[Campus]
Programs:
  • Medical Assistant
  • Dental Assistant
  • Respiratory Therapy - (AS)
  • More
Quick Summary:

At Concorde, you’ll find that a “learn by doing” approach to healthcare training will get you the skills you need to succeed-- and get you into the workforce quickly.


Carrington College California

[Campus]
Programs:
  • Certificate in Medical Assisting
  • AS in Medical Assisting
  • AS in Dental Assisting
  • More
Quick Summary: Ready for a rewarding career? Start with a certificate or degree from Carrington College California.

UEI College

[Campus]
Programs:
  • Medical Assistant
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Dental Assistant
  • More
Quick Summary: Get the real-world skills you need from UEI College.

California College San Diego

[Campus]
Programs:
  • Medical Specialties (AOS)
  • Respiratory Therapy (BS)
  • Respiratory Therapy (AS)
Quick Summary: California College San Diego (CCSD) offers degree programs in Medical Specialties, Respiratory Therapy, Healthcare Administration, Business Management and Accounting, Computer Technology and Networking, Computer Programming, and Computer Science. Online programs are offered by our affiliated college, Stevens-Henager College, Salt Lake City/Murray.

Kaplan College - KHE

[Campus]
Programs:
  • Diploma: Medical Assistant
  • Diploma: Medical Office Specialist
  • Diploma: Patient Care Assistant/Technician
  • More
Quick Summary: Get a professional education designed with your future in mind at Kaplan College.

Intercoast Colleges

[Campus]
Programs:
  • Medical Assistant
  • Administrative Medical Assistant
  • Vocational Nursing
Quick Summary: Get your career started with Intercoast Colleges.

Charter College

[Campus]
Programs:
  • Diploma - Medical Assistant
  • Certificate - Medical Assistant
  • AS - Medical Office Administration: Concentration in Medical Assistant
  • More
Quick Summary:

You can prepare for a new career with help from Charter College.


Milan Institute

[Campus]
Programs:
  • Medical Assisting
  • Administrative Medical Assistant
  • Registered Dental Assistant
Quick Summary: Prepare for an exciting new career at the Milan Institute.

Institute of Technology

[Campus]
Programs:
  • Professional Medical Assistant
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Medical Billing/Coding Specialist
  • More
Quick Summary:

You can get started on a new career with Institute of Technology.

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at www.iot.edu/disclosure


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