Medical Assistant Diploma Program 

 Diploma 

Due to the growth of the health care industry, the demand for medical assistants is on the rise.* As a medical assistant, your duties may include administering injections, drawing blood, checking vital signs, and assisting in minor surgical procedures. You may also perform basic accounting procedures and update patients' charts. Get the education and technical training you need to enter this growing field at Kaplan College.

 Program Objectives  

The Medical Assistant Diploma program can provide the training necessary for you to seek an entry-level position in the health care field as a medical assistant. You will also receive training in computer technology and word processing which can give you additional skills for employment. Prior to graduation, you will need to complete an externship at a physician's office, local clinic, hospital, health maintenance organization (HMO), or other allied health facility where you can gain valuable work experience.


Graduates of the program may be eligible to take the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) examination sponsored by the American Association of Medical Assistants.† It is not necessary for you to take this exam to become employed, but medical assistant certification can give you a competitive edge in the job market.

 Career Opportunities 

The career training and knowledge you receive at Kaplan College can provide you with the skills necessary to seek entry-level positions in allied health care services. As a graduate of the Medical Assistant Diploma program, you may seek employment at such facilities as urgent care centers, surgical centers, and physicians' offices. Why not make the commitment today?

  

 

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


† However, the College cannot guarantee a student's eligibility either to take this exam or become certified. A student's eligibility may depend on his or her work experience, completion of high school (or its equivalent), not having a criminal record, meeting other licensure or certification requirements, or the program or College itself having appropriate accreditation or licensure. Externship sites may themselves require a criminal background check or medical examination.