The Medical Assistant Certificate Program at Pima Medical Institute equips students with essential clinical and clerical skills for quality patient care. Key skills include preparing patients for exams, basic lab tests, specimen collection, administering injections, and electrocardiograms. Clerical duties cover scheduling appointments, filing records, managing billing, insurance forms, and data entry.
Program Features:
- Hybrid Learning Option for flexible schedules
- Career Opportunities in various medical facilities
- Job Outlook shows significant growth in employment for medical assistants
- Continued Education options with online healthcare-related degrees
- Clinical Externships for practical experience and job placements
- Support Services like career assistance, mental health resources, and resume writing support.
For further information, contact Pima Medical Institute.
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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