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Get the Skills to Become a Medical Assistant

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At Milan Institute, you can get the skills you need for a rewarding healthcare career

36-Week* Medical Assisting Training Program in

Reno-Sparks

Are you interested in a healthcare career? Medical Assistants play a critical role in the healthcare field, performing important clinical and administrative tasks in support of doctors, physicians, and nurses.

The Medical Assisting program at Milan Institute provides the technical and practical skills training you need to enter the healthcare field as a Medical Assistant. Gain the skills needed to enter this career path in as few as 36 weeks*!

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Medical Assisting Training at Milan Institute

The Medical Assisting program at Milan Institute in Reno-Sparks prepares students to function competently in an entry-level Medical Assistant position in various medical settings. Medical Assistants help doctors examine and treat patients, perform routine tasks, and keep the medical office running smoothly. Students learn how to take a patient’s vital signs and information, take medical histories, prepare patients for examinations, and assist during the appointment. Additionally students learn to take blood, give injections, take EKGs, remove sutures, collect and prepare laboratory specimens, instruct patients on special diets and medications, and sterilize medical instruments.

The Medical Assisting program includes an externship in an off-site medical facility so students gain on-the-job skills training in a real-world environment.

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In the Medical Assisting program, students learn:

  • Medical Office Communications – learn basic administrative skills including how to identify medical, legal and ethical boundaries, to demonstrate proper telephone techniques, to schedule and manage appointments, and to perform the functions of medical office record keeping. Students also practice keyboarding to improve speed and accuracy.
  • Insurance Coding – learn how to process insurance forms, to use insurance coding, and to perform bookkeeping skills. Students also learn basic medical insurance coding.
  • Pharmacology/Nutrition – an introduction to administering medications to a patient in a medical practice setting. Classes and uses of injections, oral medications and pharmacology are covered.
  • Anatomy/Physiology – learn to identify the body systems and their structures and functions, as well as common diseases and treatments for the related body systems.
  • Medical Office Emergency Procedures – learn how to assess an emergency situation and act in an emergency. Also includes instruction on how to prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas and assist with patient examination procedures and treatments.
  • Electrocardiography/Hematology – learn basic blood testing procedures and their purposes, as well as how to demonstrate aseptic techniques and universal precautions; take vital signs and blood pressures; and perform invasive procedures. Also includes EKG instruction and how to perform a routine 12- lead EKG.
  • Microbiology/Patient Preparation – learn how to assist in minor in-office surgeries, how to position patients for exams and how to perform injections, authropometric measurements, and vital sign measurement. Students also learn methods of infection control, universal precautions, sterilization techniques, and how to demonstrate aseptic techniques.

Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared for entry-level positions as Medical Assistants in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, medical offices, hospitals and medical clinics.

I decided I wanted to do something in the medical field but also something that would help me obtain an entry level position in the medical field. I loved my experience at Milan Institute. I loved the instructors, staff and the students. There were many times I really wanted to take a leave of absence because of the stress but, with the help of my instructor and fellow classmates I decided to not take a leave of absence and just get through it and I’m glad I did. My current job was actually my extern site and I’m glad I was hired on as a Medical Assistant. My only advice is even if you’re struggling to get things done or struggling with anything related to the program or your personal life it’s OK to talk about it to your instructor.
Erik, Medical Assistant Graduate

Real-World Experience – Professional Clinical Externship

Medical Assisting is a hands-on job. There’s no better way to learn than by working side-by-side with doctors and other medical professionals in a real healthcare setting.

As a student in this program, you will complete an externship in an off-site medical facility. Externships are an excellent way to get a feel for your new career, gain real-world job experience and make valuable industry contacts before you graduate.

Employment Opportunities

As a graduate of Medical Assisting school, you may find employment in:

  • Physicians’ Offices
  • Laboratories
  • Family Practices
  • And more!

Learn more about Medical Assistant training at Milan Institute and see if our program is the right fit for you.

Get Medical Assisting Career Training You Feel Good About

Are you ready to begin your career as a Medical Assistant? With Milan Institute, you can train to become a Medical Assistant in as few as 36 weeks*! Gain the technical skills and knowledge you need to enter this growing career path.

Our admissions representatives will be happy to answer questions and schedule a tour of our classrooms where you can learn more about the path to your new career.

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The Medical Assisting program is offered at these campuses:

*Program length varies by state; please contact Admissions for more information.

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