Institute of Medical and Business Careers Medical Assisting Technician Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Students in the program are trained in a range of skills, including administrative tasks like patient support and office management, clinical responsibilities such as taking vital signs and administering medications, and gain practical experience through an internship in a healthcare setting.

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Skills Taught:

• Administrative Tasks: Supporting, scheduling, and communicating with patients, handling billing, and managing office tasks
• Clinical Responsibilities: Taking vital signs, explaining procedures, performing lab work, administering medications
• Internship Experience: Practical training in a real healthcare setting under supervision

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Features Offered:

• Certifications: Preparation for exams like NRCMA and NRCPT, and CPR certification
• Job Placement: High rates, with 88% for Pittsburgh campus and 100% for Erie campus
• Job Outlook: Projected growth in field with 154,900 new jobs by 2028
• Class Size: Small, with an average of 25 or fewer students
• Program Flexibility: On-campus format with an optional online component for flexibility

The program length for the Medical Assisting Technician Specialized Technology program is 1.5 years.

The Institute of Medical and Business Careers (IMBC) is a career training institution with campuses in Erie and Pittsburgh, as well as online programs.