Medical Assistant Training Program
13.5 months (54 weeks) The Medical Assistant Training Program at CCNN is designed to prepare you to enter the booming healthcare industry as a medical assistant. Skilled medical assistants are in high demand, and now is the perfect time to start this exciting new career! Medical Assistant Associate’s of Occupational Studies Degree Programs at CCNN
What is a medical assistant?
A medical assistant performs routine administrative and clerical tasks to keep the offices and clinics of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and optometrists running smoothly.
Medical assistant duties can include:
- Taking medical histories and recording vital signs
- Explaining treatment procedures to patients
- Preparing patients for examinations
- Assisting the physician during the examination.
Medical assistants who specialize in a given medical specialty may have additional duties.
Medical Assistant Salary Estimates