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Clinical Medical Assistant

The medical assistant job market in California is expected to grow at a rapid pace. It’s good news for people looking for a high-paying job with a steady work environment. Medical Assistant jobs are expected to increase by 24.50%, more than the national average over the period of 2018-2028.
Source: California Employment Development Department (EDD)
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Average Annual Salary $42,990.00*
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Job Growth ( 2018-2028 ) 24.50%

Why Become a Clinical Medical Assistant?

Are you seeking a career with excellent opportunities for growth and a fulfilling lifestyle? Consider becoming a Clinical Medical Assistant. As a Clinical Medical Assistant, you’ll work closely with doctors, building relationships with patients. The medical assisting field is rapidly growing and evolving. Medical practices rely on these professionals to meet patients’ healthcare needs. Being a Clinical Medical Assistant is a fulfilling career with endless possibilities. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, demand for medical assistants is projected to increase by 24.5% in the next decade. This is driven by the growing senior population, longer life spans, and retirement of experienced Medical Assistants.  Start your fulfilling career today!

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Course offered
Online/In-class –

25-week program/
600 clock hours/
25.5 Credit Hours

$7,395 Includes
Registration, Books/Equipment, & Tuition

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    What our Medical Assistant Graduates say

    Program Overview

    Medical Assistant at a healthcare facilityOur training helps students be a vital asset to any healthcare or medical facility. The Clinical Medical Assistant program at HealthStaff Training Institute prepares our graduates for entry-level positions working in private medical offices, hospitals, clinics, or insurance firms. As a Clinical Medical Assistant, you’ll work directly with doctors, nurses, and patients in many healthcare settings, with the opportunity to work in the front office performing administrative duties or in the back-office performing clinical procedures.

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    • Human Relations, Medical Law & Ethics, Teamwork, Interpersonal Skills
    • Understanding Basic Human Anatomy
    • Medical Terminology & Abbreviations
    • Comply with HIPAA/HITECH, OSHA and CMS, and other healthcare regulations and laws.
    • Understanding of the laboratory, specimen collection techniques, cardiopulmonary testing, pharmacology, and medication administration
    • Administer medications and assist with minor procedures
    • Record vital signs, take medical histories, and prepare patients and rooms for examinations
    • Handle laboratory specimens and provide patient education
    • Medical Terminology & Abbreviations

    Medical Assistants classroomOur training helps students be a vital asset to any healthcare or medical facility. The Clinical Medical Assistant program at HealthStaff Training Institute prepares our graduates for entry-level positions working in private medical offices, hospitals, clinics, or insurance firms. As a Clinical Medical Assistant, you’ll work directly with doctors, nurses, and patients in many healthcare settings, with the opportunity to work in the front-office performing administrative duties or in the back-office performing clinical procedures.

    Medical Assistant performing his job at a healthcare facility
    A medical assistant is a healthcare professional who performs a variety of tasks to support the work of physicians and other health professionals. Medical assistants play a vital role in any medical office. They are responsible for a wide range of tasks that help to keep the office running smoothly. Some of the job duties include
    • Recording patients' vital signs
    • Taking medical histories
    • Preparing patients for medical examinations
    • Helping healthcare practitioners with patient care
    • Assisting physicians during routine checkups, outpatient procedures and other physical exams
    • Drawing blood from patients
    • Giving patients injections or preparing them for x-rays
    • Changing wound dressings or removing stiches
    • Providing compassionate patient support and care, attention and assistance during office visits
    • Preparing and administering medications under the direction of supervising physicians

    Approved & Recognized: Meeting the highest industry standards

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    HealthStaff Training Institute’s Clinical Medical Assistant program is approved and recognized by NHA (National Healthcareer Association) for meeting Industry Standards. The successful completion of our program opens the door to CCMA Certification. HealthStaff Training Institute proudly proctors NHA certification exams.

    Price Comparison

    HealthStaff Training Insitute Other Schools
    Become Graduate in25 weeks30-31 weeks
    Tuition Cost $7,395upto $18,000
    Books & Suppliesincludedupto $750
    ScholarshipInstant Inhouse Pell Grant (time consuming)
    Interest Rate on Payment Plan 0% (In-house 12 months) 1.13% APR to 11.23% APR
    Schedule Lot of options and flexibility Fixed schedule
    Class Size Small with full attention Large class size
    Job Placement assistance Dedicated Career Services team not available

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