Medical Assistant - Kaplan University - Hagerstown MD

Medical Assistant from Kaplan University - Hagerstown MD is a Campus Certificate Health Aide degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The U.S. Department of Labor predicts that medical assisting will be one of the fastest-growing occupations through 2014.* Employment growth will be derived from the increased number of health care facilities that are seeking medical assistants who can handle both administrative and clinical duties. A Medical Assistant Certificate from Kaplan University can provide you with the training necessary pursue a career as a medical assistant . Hands-On Career Training In addition to the specialized medical coursework, the program provides instruction in administrative and computer skills that complement your medical knowledge. As a versatile employee with multiple skill sets, you can be even more marketable to employers. Coursework may include topics such as: Medical terminology Anatomy and physiology Medical office management Medical (ICD-9-CM) coding Presentation and communications skills Real-World Externship Experience Prior to graduation, you will be required to complete an externship where you can apply the skills learned in the classroom to actual work situations and gain on-the-job experience in a real-world work environment. You must be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) prior to starting your externship. Contact an Admissions Representative for additional information. Certification Preparation In addition to medical assisting preparation, the curriculum is also intended to prepare you to take the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam sponsored by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).??? View more details on Kaplan University - Hagerstown Campus . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Aide courses.