Medical Assisting - Central Pennsylvania College

Medical Assisting from Central Pennsylvania College is a Campus Associate Health Aide degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Central Penn Advantages for Medical Assisting Majors Due to demand this program starts in Summer and Fall only Become the "right hand" of a physician whether in a hospital, doctor's office, or clinic Receive the opportunity to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) and to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam Become certified in First Aid and CPR for the professional rescuer Enjoy a 97% placement rate for employment in your field Receive your Associate in Applied Science Degree in as little as 15 months. Experience small class sizes and personalized instruction Learn from professors who have first hand, real-world experience This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), upon recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board. What kind of work does a Medical Assistant graduate do? Central Penn Medical Assisting graduates can be found in nearly every aspect of the health care profession. Many are clinical assistants or phlebotomists in hospitals, physicians' offices and outpatient clinics. Others find themselves as administrators in health or general insurance companies. Typically you will prepare patients for exams, assist with minor surgery, draw blood, administer tests and treatments, give injections and medications, and keep medical records. Admissions Requirements Applicants entering the Medical Assisting program must have a 2.0 GPA (or C average). An up-to-date physical and specific current immunizations are also required. Recommended preparation includes: a strong science and math background knowledge of computers at least one general business course good communication skills Who will I work for? Through the years Central Penn has developed a close working relationship with many offices and organizations across Pennsylvania. As a result, Central Penn interns and graduates find the door open to them at a number of locations. A partial list of employers of Central Penn Medical Assisting graduates includes: Bethany Village Retirement Community Geisinger Health System Lancaster General Hospital Meadowgreen Medical Group, Mifflinburg, PA View more details on Central Penn College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Aide courses.