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Do you want to work in the front line of health care? Are you interested in career as a medical assistant?
Medical assistants (MAs) are often the public faces of medical organizations. They work closely with physicians, and in many cases are the first and last staff members patients see during clinic visits. At the Lakeville, MN, campus of Globe University/Minnesota School of Business (GU/MSB), we offer two programs that prepare students for this rewarding career field.
Contact us for information
Contact GU/MSB-Lakeville to learn more about medical assistant education. Call us at 877-655-7676.
Medical assistant programs
Our Lakeville college offers two programs that prepare students for careers as medical assistants:
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assistant, a two-year degree program
Medical Assistant Diploma, a technical training program
You can complete the AAS degree program in 21 months of full-time study or the diploma program in 15 months.
Careers in medical assisting
The demand for medical assistants (MAs) is expected to grow, as clinics and insurers look for efficient ways to provide a high quality of care. MAs assist doctors in a variety of ambulatory care settings. Employers may include the following:
- Medical and chiropractic clinics
- Hospital ambulatory care centers
- Doctors’ offices
- Public health departments and agencies
- The military
Are you ready for a job where you multi-task and look forward to opportunities for professional growth? Although specific duties vary by organization, medical assistants may perform some or all of these tasks:
- Taking and developing x-rays
- Conveying physician instructions to patients
- Preparing patients for tests, exams and procedures
- Recording vital signs
- Collecting blood and other specimens for lab tests
- Entering patient information on an online medical records system
- Translating medical information into everyday language for patients
Medical courses
Students take rigorous courses that provide them with practical training and the medical knowledge they will need in this career field. These courses cover topics such as the following:
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Prepare for respected industry certifications
Our medical assistant programs include classes that will prepare you for certification exams, including the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) examination, offered by the American Association of Medical Assistants, and the Limited Scope of Practice in Radiology exam given by the American Registry of Radiographic Technicians (ARRT). These valuable credentials will give you an edge in the job market.
We encourage students to apply for the Professional Certification Scholarship, which defrays the cost of certification exams.
Request information
Learn more about our medical assistant degree or diploma programs and careers in the field. Call GU/MSB-Lakeville at 877-655-7676 or request more information.