Medical Assistant Certificate 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:
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: Added flexibility with hybrid learning
- Career Opportunities: Graduates can work in various medical facilities
- Job Outlook: Faster-than-average growth in employment projected
- Continued Education: Further healthcare-related degrees available online
- Clinical Externships: Hands-on experience with potential job placements
- Support Services: Career, mental health, and resume writing support provided for student success.
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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