Northwest Career College Medical Assistant Program Las Vegas, Nevada

The Medical Assistant Program at Northwest Career College provides students with a thorough education in Medical Assisting, focusing on practical skills and professional preparation.

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Key Skills Taught:

• Document Management using a Document Portal and Online Classroom
• Hands-On Training in Medical Assistant procedures
• Clinical Skills such as vital signs, injections, and patient education
• Communication Skills with medical terminology and effective clinical communication
• Medical Office Skills including billing, office management, and electronic health records
• Laboratory Procedures and infection control
• CPR Training
• Medical Terminology related to human anatomy and procedures

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Features Offered:

• Flexible Scheduling with day, night, and weekend classes
• Financial Aid for eligible students
• Career Services Team for job placement support
• Personalized Attention for individual student support
• Laptop Provision for easy access to online resources
• Certification Preparation for the Registered Medical Assistant exam
• Externship Opportunities with additional requirements
• Accreditation by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)

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Program Outcomes:

• 80% Retention Rate
• 80% Job Placement Rate

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Mission and Goals:

• Mission: Equip graduates with technical knowledge and skills for entry-level Medical Assistant positions
• Goals:
• Professional Skills demonstration
• Clinical Skills proficiency
• Communication Skills effectiveness

The program length for the Medical Assistant program at Northwest Career College is 9 months.

Northwest Career College, located in Las Vegas, Nevada, provides certificate and degree training in various fields, including business, dental, legal, information technology, massage, and medical disciplines. 

The school is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) and is licensed by the State of Nevada Commission on Post Secondary Education. It is also approved for Title IV funding and Veterans' education benefits.