Step into our medical office!
If you’re organized and detail-oriented, interested in how medical systems and offices operate, but also love people and want to work directly with patients, this program could be for you. In the Medical Assistant program, you learn what it takes to both run a medical office and to assist doctors and nurses in taking care of patients.
While learning in our simulated medical office, you’ll learn to -
- Assist in physical exams
- Take patient's vital signs
- Prepare and administer medications
- Assist in minor surgery
- Collect blood and other specimens
- Perform a variety of diagnostic and lab tests
- Prepare and maintain a clean and safe environment
- Practice infection control and patient safety
Tools & Equipment
Tools & Equipment
- Stethoscopes
- Blood pressure cuffs
- Syringes
- EKG machines
- Glukometers
- Autoclave machines
- Personal protection equipment
- Patient forms
- Electronic Health Record software
Earn Certifications
Earn Certifications
Through this program, you’ll be prepared to earn -
- CPR
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Earn College Credit
Earn College Credit
Up to 10 free college credits available*
*Students must meet requirements.
The number of credits varies by college.
Future Career Options & Earnings
Future Career Options
After High School
- Medical Assistant ($29,000-$44,000/year)
- Phlebotomist ($30,000-$46,000/year)
With Additional Training or College
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) ($46,000-$60,000/year)
- Associate Degree Registered Nurse (ADN) ($46,000-$59,000/year)
- Senior Medical Assistant/MA Supervisor
- Registered Nurse (RN) ($60,000-$99,000/year)
- Health Administration
- Medical Health Services Manager ($48,000-$163,000/year)
The range of pay for professionals in health care covers a broad range and depends upon many factors.
Locations
Classes are offered at:
Kent Career Tech Center
Instructors
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