certificate
medical assistant
A medical assistant supports the work of the physician, by working directly with the healthcare team and patient.
Medical Assistant Spotlight
What does a Medical Assistant do?
Medical assistants work side-by-side with doctors, nurses and others on the healthcare team, treating patients from newborns to senior citizens. They demonstrate a blend of varied skills including administrative, technical, communication and interpersonal abilities.
What will I learn?
- Put patients at ease
- Correctly and efficiently interpret physicians’ instructions
- Take medical histories and record vital signs
- Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
- Perform basic laboratory tests on premises
- Instruct patients about medications and special diets
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician
- Instruct patients about medications and special diets
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician
- Authorize drug refills as directed
- Draw blood and give injections
- Prepare patients for x-rays
- Take electrocardiograms
- Remove sutures and change dressings
What career opportunities are available?
- Physicians’ offices
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Outpatient medical facilities
- Administrative support occupations
- Medical assisting education
- Office management
Get started on your path to a Medical Assistant Career!
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Program Details
Program Description
The objective of the program is to develop in students the personal traits and professional skills needed to perform as competent entry-level medical assistants. The program provides students with knowledge of anatomy and physiology, routine laboratory procedures, and patient care procedures commonly performed in medical offices.
Program Requirements
Program length is approximately 9 months. Here are just a few classes you will take:
- Examination Techniques
- Clinical Aspects of Coding and Billing
- Surgical Procedures
- Medical Office Laboratory Procedures
Where can I take Medical Assistant training classes?
Arizona
East Valley Mesa Tucson Phoenix
California
Chula Vista San Marcos
Colorado
Colorado Springs Denver Aurora
Nevada
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Albuquerque Albuquerque West - Rio Rancho
Texas
Houston El Paso San Antonio
Washington
Renton Seattle
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What do I need to apply for the program?
How do I apply?
Where can I take Medical Assistant classes?
Program Locations
Can you help me find a job?
Job Placement
Do I qualify for financial aid?
Financial Aid Programs
Does Pima Medical Institute Offer Externships?
Clinical Externships
How long is the program?
Program Length
When Can I Schedule An Appointment to Enroll?
It's Time
Is Pima Medical Institute Accredited?
Yes!
Job Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical assistants is projected to grow 29 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. The growth of the aging baby-boom population will continue to increase demand for preventive medical services, which are often provided by physicians. As a result, physicians will hire more assistants to perform routine administrative and clinical duties, allowing the physicians to see more patients.*
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Medical Assistants, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-assistants.htm (visited July 05, 2018).