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Associate of Medical Assisting
at Westwood College -

No job matters more than helping to care for someone with health needs. A medical assisting degree prepares you for a rewarding career in the fast-paced healthcare industry. Westwood will give you the training and skills you need to support doctors and nurses in providing quality healthcare to patients. Possible career paths in the medical assisting field include: 

- Emergency room support –Checking vital signs, starting IV treatments, transporting patients
- Medical assistance -Performing customer service/administrative duties in a medical office 
- Clinical support -Prepping exam rooms, patient follow-up after treatment

 This 17-month program takes place in lifelike settings, giving you the experience you'll need to move into the world of medical assisting. Plus, externships provide real-life hands-on training. Study areas include:

- Anatomy and physiology
- Medical terminology and administrative procedures
- Minor surgical procedures
- Principles of caring for patients

If making a difference one person at a time speaks to you, listen. And don't just dream about the future.

To speak with a Westwood College Advisor, please call: 1 (877) 890-5168.

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Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting
at Kaplan University - Earning a medical assisting degree online at Kaplan University could help prepare you to pursue opportunities in physicians' offices, hospitals, and health clinics.(1) As a medical assistant, you will interact with patients, physicians, and other health care providers on a regular basis. Through a combination of traditional teaching and hands-on training, this program is designed to help you acquire the knowledge and skills required to become a professional medical assistant. Certification is an important qualification often required by employers. As a graduate, you may be eligible to take the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam given by the American Association of Medical Assistants, or the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam offered by the American Medical Technologists.(2)

1 Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.
2 Although certain programs at Kaplan University are designed to prepare students to take various certification or licensing exams, the University cannot guarantee the student will pass those exams. In some cases, field experience and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams. ... See Details
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
at University of Phoenix - Practical or Vocational nurses can earn their Bachelor's Degree in Nursing through a special sequence in the nursing program. Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the program focuses on transitioning to the professional nursing role, advanced clinical skills, and critical thinking. Graduates will be eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN® Examination). ... See Details
RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
at University of Phoenix - The RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, which is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, is designed to develop the professional knowledge and skills of registered nurses. The curriculum is built upon a foundation of biological, physical, and social sciences which contribute to the science of nursing. The liberal arts components enhance the development of the intellectual, social, and cultural aspects of the professional nurse. ... See Details
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