Diploma 

With an aging population and a higher survival rate from diseases thanks to more effective treatments, the demand for quality health care is growing rapidly in the United States. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, this field is projected to be one of the fastest-growing in the nation.* With it, there is an increasing demand for medical assistants. If you have a deep concern for people's health and enjoy working with other people, medical assisting can be a very rewarding career. At Kaplan Career Institute, you can get the comprehensive training and education you need to enter this growing and rewarding field.

 Program Objectives 

The objective of the medical assistant program is to provide you with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits needed to seek an entry-level position as a medical assistant. You will study human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and pharmacology. The curriculum also includes computer technology and word processing to make you more marketable to employers. This program includes instruction in the following tasks:

  • Clinical procedures
  • Administering injections and drawing blood samples
  • Monitoring vital signs and EKGs
  • Assisting in minor surgical procedures
  • First aid and CPR
  • Basic accounting procedures
  • Charting and documentation

 

 Career Opportunities 

Prior to graduation, you will be required to complete a 160-hour externship program at a medical facility, which may lead to job opportunities when you finish. Graduates of Kaplan Career Institute's Medical Assistant Diploma program can seek entry-level positions in:

  • Urgent care centers
  • Outpatient surgical centers
  • Physicians' offices
  • Hospitals
  • Medical insurance companies

 

  

 

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* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Career Guide to Industries, 2006-07 Edition.