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MEDICAL ASSISTANT
 Medical Assistant training at Concorde Career College – Aurora enables you to perform administrative and clinical tasks for the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, etc. Get hands-on Medical Assistant training from Concorde Career College – Aurora and get qualified to cover the clinical and administrative tasks required of a Medical Assistant.
As a medical assistant, you will work closely with doctors in clinics and physician's offices. Concorde prepares you for this healthcare career by teaching you to perform the following tasks:
- CPR
- Taking patient histories
- Take and read vital signs
- EKGs
- Administer injections
- Venipunctures (drawing blood/Phlebotomy)
- Assist in cast application and removal
- Assist in minor surgery
- Instrument usage
- Patient preparation
- Basic lab procedures
- Perform diagnostic procedures
Concorde Career College – Aurora provides you with the flexibility to learn on your schedule and on a timeline that will have you seeking a rewarding new healthcare career quickly. With a location convenient to Denver, Concorde enables even the busiest people to get the healthcare training they need for a career as a Medical Assistant. Don't let time or money stop you. Our financial aid representatives can help you find a way to pay for your education. Remember - it's not just another expense. It's an investment in your future. Contact us at Concorde Career College – Aurora today to learn more about the program.
What follows are answers to frequently asked questions about the Medical Assistant program.
How long is the program?
Concorde's Medical Assistant program is 7 months long. It is offered morning, afternoon and evening.
Will I receive hands-on, real world job experience?
In addition to the realistic laboratory environment Concorde provides, we also offer a hands-on working experience called an externship. Our Medical Assistant externship is 240 hours.
What skills will I learn?
Clinical:
- CPR
- Taking patient histories
- Take and read vital signs
- EKGs
- Administer injections
- Venipunctures (drawing blood/Phlebotomy)
- Assist in cast application and removal
- Assist in minor surgery
- Instrument usage
- Patient preparation
- Basic lab procedures
- Perform diagnostic procedures
Administrative:
- Patient charting
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient Billing and Fee Collections
- Basic Insurance Coding
- Payroll
- Computers
- Maintain medical records
- Complete insurance forms
Where can I work?
- Generally Medical Assistants work in ambulatory settings, such as medical offices and clinics.
- You may work in the front office (patient records to insurance procedures).
- Hospitals
- Medical supply
- Home health agencies
- Insurance companies
Are there really jobs available for me?
Absolutely. But, what we prefer to do is to encourage you to do the research yourself. Get a copy of your local newspaper and read through the Healthcare job listings. Look for your potential job category and see for yourself how many great opportunities will be available to you when you complete your Concorde training. Jump online and search some of the excellent job resource websites for opportunities in your field. The jobs are out there... so don't wait any longer if you want to work in Healthcare. Come to Concorde and we'll prepare you quickly and thoroughly for your new career.
Will I receive any special certificates or qualifications?
Upon successful completion of the Medical Assistants program, you will receive a Diploma from Concorde Career College – Aurora.
And finally, how much does it cost?
We know how important this question is to most of you. We have found that our program costs may change slightly with each new session. For that reason, we are unable to provide cost information on our website. We are, however, very happy to discuss our current program costs with you personally. Please give us a call anytime. Just tell your campus representative that you have visited our website and would like information about our program. If you have questions about financial aid, your representative will refer you to our excellent Financial Aid staff who are here specifically to help you fund your education.
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