Medical Assistant
The program cost may vary depending on factors such as where you live, how many transfer credits you have and whether you're eligible for financial aid.
Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.
Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Skills Taught:
- Front Office Skills: Administrative tasks, communication, office procedures, and patient confidentiality
- Back Office Skills: Medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, phlebotomy, diagnostic procedures, and medication administration
- Patient Care: Putting patients at ease, explaining instructions, measuring vital signs, giving injections, and conducting tests
- Office Management: Scheduling appointments, insurance forms, and financial transactions
- Legal and Ethical Standards: Medical law, ethical standards, and pharmaceutical principles
Career Opportunities:
- Work Settings: Medical facilities like physicians' offices, hospitals, and outpatient care centers
- Employment Outlook: Growing demand in the expanding health care industry
- Potential Earnings: Annual mean wage in California ranging from $27,420 to $31,980
Certification and Licensing:
- Certification Options: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credentials
- Licensing: Some states may require additional tests or courses for specific tasks like x-ray handling.
The American College of Healthcare and Technology (ACHT) is a medical career training school with campuses in Riverside, Santa Ana, and Huntington Park, California.
It offers career training programs in various health care fields, including Medical Assistant, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Surgical Technology, Physical Therapy Aide/Massage Therapist, Dental Assistant, HVACR Technician, and Veterinary Assistant. ACHT is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) for non-degree programs and programmatically accredited for the Surgical Technology Program.
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