Medical Assistant Training with a Focus on Hands-on LearningIt takes a specific set of skills and a working knowledge of medical terminology to work in the healthcare field. You need education and medical assistant training to help you stand out from other candidates. In our medical assistant program, our courses are designed to equip you with the clinical and administrative skills that could help you successfully enter the field. Our medical assistant training is comprehensive. You will receive hands-on training in labs that simulate real-world work environments and utilize the equipment found in healthcare facilities. You can learn to be a second set of hands in the examining room, develop a sharp eye for accurate record-keeping and be a calming presence for patients. Read our related post: what does it take to become a medical assistant? Receive a practical medical assistant education that prepares you for the real world.Our medical assistant courses emphasize professionalism and teamwork. Courses are taught by qualified instructors who have real-world experience in their fields. Mastering clinical skills is an important part of becoming a medical assistant. Our classes are structured in a way to help you learn, practice and implement these skills. Much of your medical assistance training will take place in labs equipped for true hands-on learning opportunities. In our medical assistant classes, you can learn how to:
Assist with physical examinations
Aid in minor surgical procedures
Administer injections
Perform EKGS, venipuncture and routine tests
Prepare exam room instruments
Sterilize and maintain medical equipment
Record vital signs and medical histories
Explain treatment procedures to patients and families
Another key part of medical assisting is the ability to carry out administrative functions and procedures. We train you to support your team by taking care of task- oriented duties such as answering phones or scheduling appointments. Our medical assisting classes cover topics such as: