Medical Assisting

The Medical Assisting Program at Central Penn College equips students with essential skills in patient care, medical procedures, and administrative tasks, preparing them for diverse roles in health care.

Key Skills Taught:
- Drawing blood
- Preparing patients for exams
- Administering medications and injections
- Assisting with minor surgery
- Medical terminology
- Clinical techniques
- Medical laboratory testing

Features Offered:
- Real-life experience in a simulated medical office
- Internship opportunities as a medical assistant
- Partnership with UPMC for potential tuition reimbursement
- Combination of lectures and hands-on learning
- Expert instruction on bedside manners and patient care
- Opportunities to work in various healthcare facilities

Careers You Can Pursue:
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Office Assistant
- Billing and Coding Aide

Successful Graduates Traits:
- Compassionate
- Good interpersonal skills
- Flexible
- Strong work ethic
- Organized
- Outgoing
- Nonjudgmental

Job Placement Rate:
- 88.89% 5-year cumulative job placement rate for associate degree graduates
- 90.5% of graduates employed in their chosen field or continuing education within one year

Note: Clinical placements may be contingent on full vaccination against COVID-19.