Have you always wanted to work in the medical industry and help people? Kaplan College's Medical Assistant Diploma program could help you become a key member of a medical team. Our program could provide you the knowledge and skills needed to work directly with patients or assist with the daily operations of a busy health care facility. This is your opportunity to train in the administrative and clinical skills necessary to assist physicians in health care management and provide medical services.
Gain the knowledge and skills that could allow you to seek entry-level employment in a physician's office, health management organization (HMO), clinic, rehab center, or other allied health care facilities. An education from Kaplan College can allow you to specialize in front or back office duties, or diversify and do both. Duties may include:
- Interviewing patients
- Charting histories
- Taking vital signs
- Assisting during exams, minor surgeries, and lab procedures
- Assisting with receptionist duties
Medical Assistant Program Features
You could become a key member of a medical team by developing the necessary knowledge and skills needed for a career in the medical field. Our medical assistant program provides:
- Clinical and administrative course instruction
- Hands-on training with the latest medical equipment
- Preparation assistance for certification exams
- Assistance with job placement
Potential Career Opportunities
With a diploma from our medical assistant program you can seek entry-level positions including:
- Back office lab aide
- Billing/collections clerk
- Blood bank donor unit assistant
- Blood/plasma lab aide
- Clinical lab aide (venipuncture)
- Front office assistant manager
- Hospital donor unit assistant
- Medical assistant
- Medical office assistant manager
- Personnel records clerk
- School health aide