Kickstart Your Dream Career in Healthcare: Enroll in Medical Assisting!
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey to becoming a medical assistant? As a Medical Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The Milan Institute offers a comprehensive 36-week* Medical Assisting program in California, Nevada, and Texas, equipping you with the skills to succeed in this exciting field.
What You’ll Learn in Medical Assisting
At Milan Institute, you’ll gain hands-on experience and real-world knowledge through a combination of practical training and an externship in a medical facility. Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll master:
Master Medical Office Communications: Develop essential administrative skills like scheduling appointments, managing medical records, and using proper telephone techniques.
Insurance Billing and Coding: Learn the ins and outs of insurance coding and how to process claims efficiently.
Pharmacology and Nutrition Basics: Understand administering medications and explore different medication classes and nutrition basics for patient care.
Anatomy and Physiology: Build a solid foundation in human anatomy and physiology, studying body systems and common diseases.
Prepare for Medical Office Emergencies: Learn how to assess and respond to emergency situations in a medical office.
Electrocardiography and Hematology Training: Perform routine 12-lead EKGs, basic blood tests, and develop expertise in taking vital signs.
Microbiology and Patient Preparation: Assist with minor in-office surgeries and learn key infection control methods.
Real-World Experience
As part of the program, you’ll complete an externship in an off-site medical facility. This hands-on experience allows you to work side-by-side with medical professionals, gaining real-world job experience and making valuable industry contacts before you graduate.
Employment Opportunities
Upon completion, you’ll be prepared for entry-level positions in various settings, including physicians’ offices, laboratories, and family practices.
Scholarship Opportunities
Milan Institute offers exciting scholarship opportunities to help you achieve your dreams:
Follow Your Dreams Scholarship: This scholarship is designed to support students pursuing their career aspirations in medical assisting and other programs.
Health Professions Scholarship: This scholarship supports students in health-related programs, including medical assisting.
Take the First Step
Ready to kickstart your career? Schedule a tour of Milan Institute’s facilities to meet with students and instructors.
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*Program length and content may vary by state; please contact Admissions for more information.
