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Medical assistants support healthcare professionals by assessing patient’s history, vitals, scheduling, sterilizing medical equipment, and providing patients with compassion. It is a great steppingstone if you’re looking to further your healthcare career in nursing, physician assistant, and other medical studies. Medical assisting is expected to grow by 23% in 2024.

Salary


  • $35,000-$55,000/year

Education


  • High School Diploma, CMA Certification

Timeframe


  • 3-9 months depending on program.

Training Providers


  • Coming soon!

Career Choices & Growth


  • Healthcare management, health information management, nursing, administrative, phlebotomist, pharmacy tech, EMT, paramedics, LPN, home health aides, physician assistant, physician

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