The Medical Assistant Certificate Program at Pima Medical Institute equips students with essential clinical and clerical skills for quality patient care.
Key Skills Taught:
- Clinical Duties:
- Preparing patients for exams
- Performing basic lab tests
- Collecting and preparing lab specimens
- Administering injections
- Taking electrocardiograms
- Clerical Duties:
- Scheduling patient appointments
- Filing patient records
- Handling billing and insurance forms
- Navigating computer systems for data entry
Program Features:
- Hybrid Learning Option for flexible schedules
- Career Opportunities in various medical facilities
- Positive Job Outlook with fast employment growth projected
- Continued Education pathways for further healthcare degrees
- Clinical Externships for practical experience and job opportunities
- Support Services including career, mental health, and resume assistance
For more information, contact Pima Medical Institute.
Key Skills Taught:
- Clinical Duties:
- Preparing patients for exams
- Performing basic lab tests
- Collecting and preparing lab specimens
- Administering injections
- Taking electrocardiograms
- Clerical Duties:
- Scheduling patient appointments
- Filing patient records
- Handling billing and insurance forms
- Navigating computer systems for data entry
Program Features:
- Hybrid Learning Option for flexible schedules
- Career Opportunities in various medical facilities
- Positive Job Outlook with fast employment growth projected
- Continued Education pathways for further healthcare degrees
- Clinical Externships for practical experience and job opportunities
- Support Services including career, mental health, and resume assistance
For more information, contact Pima Medical Institute.
The Medical Assistant Program at Pima Medical Institute-El Paso Campus offers a comprehensive education for a tuition cost of $17,282. This cost covers the entirety of the program and is the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Please note that this cost does not include any additional fees or expenses that may be incurred throughout the duration of the program.
The program length for the Medical Assistant Certificate Program is approximately 9 months.
Pima Medical Institute (PMI) is an employee-owned, private, accredited medical career college that has been dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare education and training since its establishment in 1972.
With a focus on educating students to become career-ready in healthcare professions, PMI offers a variety of programs including certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and master's degrees. The institution has 17 campuses across the western United States and is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
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Program Cost
PRogram Length
Delivery Method
Certificate
$17,282
approximately 9 months
In Person
Award Type
Progam Cost
Certificate
$17,282
Program Length
Delivery Method
approximately 9 months
In Person