Medical Assisting with Phlebotomy (Diploma)

The Medical Assisting with Phlebotomy (Diploma) program equips students with a range of administrative and clinical skills, preparing them for roles in health care facilities. The program includes an internship for practical experience and offers certifications like Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant and Nationally Registered Certified Phlebotomy Technician. Students can access job placement assistance and preparation for certification exams, with flexible online course options at the Pittsburgh and Erie campuses.

Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative Duties: patient support, scheduling, communicating, billing, office management
- Clinical Responsibilities: vital signs, explaining procedures, preparing patients, taking medical histories, assisting in procedures, lab work collection, administering medications, diagnostic tests
- Phlebotomy Tasks: drawing blood samples, testing for health conditions, entering patient information, organizing blood-drawing trays, sterilizing equipment
- Internship: practical experience in a healthcare setting
- Certifications: Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA), Nationally Registered Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NRCPT), CPR certification

Program Features:
- Job Placement: 100% for both Pittsburgh and Erie campuses
- Program Format: On-Campus with optional online component
- Average Class Size: 25 or less
- Job Outlook: 154,900 new jobs by 2028
- Preparation for Certification Exams: Included in the program
- Internship Requirement: Physical exam and current immunizations needed
- Eligibility for Online Courses: Available for Erie or Pittsburgh campus students

Career Opportunities:
- Graduates can seek entry-level employment in hospitals, doctors’ offices, nursing care facilities, and outpatient care centers
- Some employers may require a criminal background check for internships or employment

Certifications and Advantages:
- Certification exams not mandatory for employment but enhance job competitiveness
- Passing certifications validates competencies and skills in the field of study

Job Market Outlook:
- Expected creation of 154,900 new jobs between 2018 and 2028 in the medical assisting field
- Approximately 686,600 individuals were employed in this field as of 2018.