Medical Assistant

Demand for medical assistants continues to grow, especially in the US where the nursing shortage has required many doctors’ offices to rely more heavily on medical assistants to perform basic tasks, like first contact with a patient, taking blood pressure or medical histories, and possibly performing some tests like ultrasounds or blood tests. What a medical assistant does may depend upon the needs of a specific medical practice. They often have dual roles, performing both clerical work and working with patients.

What will I learn?

The Infotech program includes training in both front and back office skills to prepare you for the tasks you might encounter in a medical office. You will learn clinical skills such as taking patient histories, administering injections, drawing blood (phlebotomy), and taking vital signs. You will also learn administrative skills such as patient charting, electronic health records, typing, and appointment scheduling. Upon successful completion of classroom training, students apply their skills through an externship in an actual medical office.

How long is the program?

This program consists of 5 months of training and 1 month of externship in a medical office, for a total of 6 months.

What do graduates do?

Graduates may find employment in health related settings such as doctor’s offices, clinics, hospitals, medical suppliers, home health agencies and insurance companies.

How do I apply?

You may fill out an admissions application online or call us at 562-804-1239 to speak to an Admissions Representative.