Glendale Career College Medical Assistant Bakersfield, California

The Medical Assistant program at Glendale Career College equips students with a comprehensive set of skills in medical procedures and administration, preparing them for diverse roles in health care settings.

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Key Skills Taught:

• Scheduling appointments for patients
• Taking patients’ vitals
• Giving medications and injections
• Recording and maintaining medical information
• Handling health care supplies and instruments
• Collecting laboratory specimens
• Assisting with procedures and emergencies
• Pharmacology, dosage calculation
• Basic Life Support training
• Preparing patients for exams
• Measuring vital signs
• Assisting physicians with examinations
• Recording patient history

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Program Features:

• Eight class modules with a 144-hour externship
• Qualification for entry or mid-level positions
• Training for various medical settings
• Accreditation, licensing, and recognition
• Opportunities in clinics, offices, hospitals
• National employment growth
• Focus on administrative and clinical support
• Introduction to specialties, office management
• Career preparation with Seminar for Success
• Hands-on training in anatomy and medical skills

The Medical Assistant Program is 40 weeks long to complete.