Medical Assistant Program
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.
Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.
Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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
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)
Program Outcomes:
- 80% Retention Rate
- 80% Job Placement Rate
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
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.
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