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Premiere Career College

Medical Assisting

Premiere Career College
Irwindale, California
Diploma
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$6,800
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Updated
December 2, 2024
Program Details
Program Length
8-9 months
Self-paced, flexible schedule
Program Cost
$6,800
total
Financial aid may be available
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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.

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Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.

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Financial Outcomes
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Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

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The Medical Assisting Program at Premiere Career College equips students with a range of skills essential for success in health care. The program covers front office expertise, back-office proficiency, administrative skills, and clinical skills.

Key Skills Taught:
- Front Office Expertise: Clinical and office procedures, patient education, diagnostic examination preparation, and medical coding and billing.
- Back-Office Proficiency: Human anatomy, physiology, laboratory procedures, First Aid, CPR, and administering medications.
- Administrative Skills: Reception, appointment scheduling, patient history taking, medical records management, telephone communications, keyboarding, and business programs.
- Clinical Skills: Vital signs monitoring, EKGs, blood drawing, injections, specimen collection, medication assistance, and minor surgery support.

Career Opportunities:
- Entry-Level Medical Assistant roles
- Ward clerk, EKG technician, or phlebotomist positions
- Employment in doctor’s clinics, medical offices, hospitals, research laboratories, medical schools, pharmaceutical, or medical insurance companies.

For more information, refer to the student brochure available for download on the college's website.
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About Premiere Career College

Premiere Career College is a private postsecondary institution that has been serving its community since 1991, offering specialized programs in allied health, nursing, business, and computers.

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