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Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Why You Should Become a Medical Assistant

If you like to work side-by-side with physicians in a variety of work environments, this is the career for you! As the Baby Boomer population ages, there is a higher need for qualified Medical Assistants and more job opportunities for you.

In just 41 weeks you’ll graduate CBD College as a  Medical Assistant and will be trained to work in a growing and rewarding position as a valued member of a team.

Los Angeles is one of the top metropolitan areas for Medical Assistant jobs in the country!

Medical Assistant

Why Choose the Medical Assistant Program at CBD College?

  • 41 Week Program
  • Nationally Institutionally Accredited by ABHES
  • Clinical experience in a variety of healthcare facilities
  • State-of-the-art skills lab
  • Computer learning center
  • Dedicated faculty and staff
  • Hands-on training and personal feel
  • Federal Financial Aid Available to those who qualify
  • Career services department will help you with job placement for the duration of your career—long after graduation

 

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Medical Assistants are in Demand!

Employment of medical assistants is projected to grow 29% from 2016 to 2026*

As the Baby Boomer population ages, the need for qualified Medical Assistants has steadily risen to meet the demand. This means more job opportunities for you!

  • Train in a professional setting using state-of-the-art computer technology
  • Clinical externships that give you the chance to work in the real world medical profession

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What You Will Do as a Medical Assistant

Medical Assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks for physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other health practitioners. They perform many important duties, including:

  • Taking patient histories and measuring vital signs
  • Helping the physician with patient examinations
  • Giving patient injections as directed by the physician
  • Scheduling patient appointments
  • Preparing blood for laboratory tests

Where You Can Work

  • Physicians’ Offices
  • Skilled Nursing Facilities
  • Medical Specialist Offices
  • Industrial Health Care
  • Urgent Care Facilities
  • Ambulatory Surgery Centers

*source: bls.gov

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As of May 2017, job growth for Medical Assistants is projected to grow 29% from 2016 to 2026*

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Medical Assistants

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