Here at Prospect College, a trade school in Washington DC, we offer a variety of programs that prepare students to enter directly into the workforce.
Our Medical Assistant program prepares students for a career in the healthcare industry as a front or back office assistant. This is ideal for students who have a passion working people in a medical setting. Recent data shows that Medical Assistant jobs are projected to grow!
This means the possibilities are endless for positions; all you need is your certification! Graduates from this program will receive a CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant). Our Medical Assistant program offers an environment providing students with meaningful experiences both inside and outside of the classroom. The great thing about or program is that we offer classes in the day and evening in order to accommodate the potential work schedules of our students. Students will have the chance to complete an externship within a local medical office in order to receive top of the line hands-on training. Some of the skills you’ll learn from this program include:
- Medical Office Management
- Medical Billing and Collections
- Skeletal and Muscular Systems
- Medical Insurance and Medical Recorders
- Injections
- And More!
The great part about finishing this programs and receiving your certification is that it prepares you for others besides being a Medical Assistant. Other jobs that medical students can do include:
- EKG Technician
- Surgical Technician
- Claims Examiner
- Unit/Ward Clerk in Hospital
- Adjuster/Processor for Insurance Companies
Stop by our office today to receive more information about this program and fill out an application! Don’t put off tomorrow what you can do today. The opportunities are waiting; you just have to take the first step!