Medical Assisting: Making a Difference – One Person at a Time
No job matters more than helping someone with health needs. A medical assisting diploma* prepares you for a rewarding career in the fast-paced healthcare industry. In just 12 months, Westwood can give you the training and skills you need to support doctors and nurses in providing quality healthcare to patients.
Possible career paths in the medical assisting field include:
▪ Emergency room support –Checking vital signs, starting IV treatments, transporting patients
▪ Medical assistance – Performing customer service/administrative duties in a medical office
▪ Clinical support – Prepping exam rooms, patient follow-up after treatment
All courses are technical and specific to your diploma. Study areas include:
• Anatomy and physiology
• Medical terminology and administrative procedures
• Minor surgical procedures
• Principles of caring for patients
Plus, externships provide real-life hands-on training.
If making a difference one person at a time speaks to you, listen. And don’t just dream about the future… click here and start building it now – with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.®
* Westwood prepares graduates for certification. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass all applicable test/exams.
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