The nation's aging population and continuous technological advances are contributing to the increased demand for quality health care. Many health care career opportunities will be created as a result. Medical assisting is predicted to be one of the fastest-growing occupations through 2014.* A Kaplan College education will help you take the necessary steps toward entering this rewarding profession.
Medical Assisting Training
Kaplan College's Medical Assisting Certificate program offers an innovative curriculum that emphasizes the career knowledge and technical skills sought by today's medical employers. Our instructors have professional experience and can give you an inside look into today's medical field. Stand out to employers with an education from Kaplan College.
Medical Assisting Activities
At Kaplan College, you will learn to perform a broad range of daily activities such as:
- Assisting in minor surgical procedures
- Implementing basic accounting procedures
- Recording vital signs
- Performing venipuncture
- Administering EKGs and injections
Employment Opportunities
Kaplan College's goal is to help you prepare for a fulfilling medical assisting career. We focus on enhancing your potential for placement. Through externship training, you can gain the experience needed to stand out to employers. Upon graduation, you may seek entry-level job opportunities at local clinics, physicians' offices, hospitals, HMO's, or other allied health facilities.
* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-2007 Edition.