The demand for quality health care is increasing rapidly due to our aging population and continuous technological advances in medicine. The U.S. Department of Labor projects that medical assisting will be one of the fastest-growing occupations over the 2004–2014 period.*

Medical Assistant Education

At Kaplan College, we can provide you with the professional training and education that reflects the demands of each market. Therefore, an education from Kaplan College will help you stand out to employers in the Seattle area. Our Medical Assistant Diploma program offers an innovative curriculum that will train you in the knowledge, skills, and work habits of today's medical field. Kaplan College requires that our faculty members have professional field experience. Each one is qualified to teach you the most important and current job knowledge and technical skills.

What Does a Medical Assistant Do?

The duties of a medical assistant are diverse, all designed to support the doctor. At Kaplan College you will learn to perform a broad range of daily activities such as:

• Assisting in minor surgical procedures
• Administering EKGs
• Recording vital signs
• Performing venipuncture
• Administering injections
• Implementing basic accounting procedures

Personal Satisfaction
 
Kaplan College's goal is to help you obtain a fulfilling medical assisting career with a bright future. As a medical assistant graduate from Kaplan College, you'll have the ability to make a difference in people's lives. In turn, you'll gain the personal satisfaction of helping others.

* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006–2007 Edition.

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