Fast-Track a Career in Medical Assisting

Learn On-the-Job and Launch a Rewarding Medical Career in 44 Weeks

The Medical Assistant Technician Diploma is a short term program designed to prepare students to seek an entry level position in Medical Assisting.

"Medical Assistant ranks among the fastest growing occupations of the next decade. Job prospects should be excellent." - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Medical Assistants play an important role in our Healthcare system. Professionals in this field perform both administrative and clinical tasks to keep a medical office running smoothly. As a Medical Assistant you get to constantly interact with people in a pleasant, office environment and you have the satisfaction of providing direct care to patients and knowing your job helps others to live well.

Rising Demand for Skilled Medical Assistants

* Employment of medical assistants is expected to grow 34% from 2008 to 2018, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Healthcare is booming as technology spurs the growth of the health services industry and a growing and aging population increases the need for all manner of medical services. Medical Assistants are being increasingly utilized to assist in this growing industry. In fact, Medical Assisting is projected to be the Number One fastest growing occupation over the 2002-2012 period, according the Occupation Outlook Handbook - which makes now an exciting time for individuals looking to get trained and launch a steady and rewarding career in healthcare.

Professional Externship: Nothing Beats On-the-Job Experience

In addition to time spent in a classroom, students in this program will gain hands-on experience and clinical practice in a "real world" job setting through a supervised externship. During externship students will work in a real clinical setting and will be responsible for the following duties:

• Clerical Functions
• Venipuncture (drawing blood samples)
• Collection of Specimens
• Taking Vital Signs
• Assistance with Office Exams
• Basic First Aid and Bandaging
• Charting Patients
• Taking Vital Signs
• Billing
• Other Office Duties

In the classroom, students will be introduced to a number of vital, important health care skills. Students will study Medical Terminology, Cardiology, Surgical Procedures, Pharmacology, Lab Procedures, and Clinical Procedures.

Externships are an excellent way to build practical experience - and build your resume - before you graduate. Employers should be impressed with your level of comfort in a clinical setting when you graduate with hands-on, on-the-job experience.

Career Ready in a Short Time - The FTC Advantage

Small Class Sizes - You'll receive personal, one-on-one attention from our experienced instructors, so you get the support you need to master material quickly. Our instructors have professional experience in the healthcare field, so they know just what you'll need to succeed in the professional setting.

Nationally Recognized Certifications - Florida Technical College is a registered testing site for the National Center for Competency Testing and will proctor exams to certify students in such skills as Phlebotomy, Medical Office Assistant, and other areas once the pertaining course has been completed by the student. These certifications will be recognized by top employers and will give you an advantage over the job-hunting competition.

Career Services - FTC has a dedicated career services office that will help with externship placement as well as post-graduate job placement. Among our other assets is our Medical Advisory Board consisting of members of the medical community that give insight into the training needed to succeed in today's Medical Assisting careers. The Advisory Board also serves as a connection to externship and job placement. Career Services is dedicated to helping you make a smooth transition from student to working professional.

Find Out More

Explore if becoming a Medical Assistant is right for you. Fill out the form on the left side of the page to receive career and program info or call the campus nearest you to speak with a knowledgeable Florida Technical College Admissions Representative.

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