Medical Assistant
Glendale Career College
Bakersfield, California
Diploma
In Person
Program Details
Program Length
40 weeks (about 10 months)
Program Cost
$18,491
total
Sources
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.
Cost Source
Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.
Program Source
Financial Outcomes
Median Earnings
Annual
Monthly
Median Debt
Total
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Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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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.
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
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
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
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
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Glendale Career College, located in Glendale, California, provides career-focused education and training in various allied health fields. The college offers programs designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge for entry-level positions in healthcare settings.
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