Medical Assistants - Globe University Minnesota School of Business

Medical Assistants from Globe University Minnesota School of Business is a Campus Associate Health Aide degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. At the Woodbury, MN, campus of Globe University/Minnesota School of Business (GU/MSB), we offer a two-year associate's medical assistant degree . The program prepare our students for positions in: Clinics Hospitals Doctors' offices Public health departments and agencies The military We also train students for certification in the medical assistant field. Students can take the exams for Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and, for associate's degree graduates, Certified Radiologic Technician (CRT) exam given by the American Registry of Radiographic Technicians (ARRT). This credential is increasingly important, as a growing number of employers hire only medical assistants with Radiologic Technician certification. Become an important part of a medical team As a medical assistant , you will be a key member of the medical team. Medical assistants sometimes have more patient contact than a nurse or physician. What does a medical assistant do? Medical assistants work with patients, performing duties such as: Answering patient questions Passing along physician instructions to patients Preparing patients for tests and exams Taking and recording blood pressure and other vital signs Drawing blood and collecting lab specimens Entering patient information on an online medical records system Translating medical information into everyday language for patients View more details on Globe University - Woodbury, MN . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Aide courses.