Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Bidwell Training Center Inc prepares students for careers as a medical assistant, clinical medical assistant, specialized medical assistant, medical receptionist, front office administration, clinical supervisor, medical office manager, and health services manager. The program focuses on providing medical office administrative services and performing clinical duties. Program courses include: basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, patient psychology and communications, medical office procedures, and clinical diagnostics, examination, testing and treatment procedures. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer medical assistant program.

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Bidwell Training Center Inc

Also known as Missio Seminary

421 N. 7th Street, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA

Bidwell Training Center Inc operates as a two year career college dedicated to offering a solid education for students located in and around Pittsburgh. Students can select from several areas of study, including:

• Personal and Culinary Services
• Agriculture Operations
• Health and Clinical Professions
• Science Technology
• Computer and Information Sciences

Last year over 170 students were awarded degrees with more than 77% of students who start the program continuing on to complete it. Bidwell Training Center Inc has listed over ten different programs available to students, with an Associates degree being the highest degree granted. Below is a list of the more popular programs being offered:

• Culinary Arts
• Horticulture
• Pharmacy Technician
• Chemical Technology
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
• Medical Office Administration

To support students and graduates, Bidwell Training Center Inc may provide services like:

• Remedial instructional courses
• Career path counseling
• Assistance to find work

The last reported accreditation for this school was done by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Please visit bidwell-training.org for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Missio Seminary offers a less than two-year award program in medical assistant.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Medical Assistants

Description

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 23.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.49
  • Average Annual Salary: $34300
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.94
  • Average Annual Salary: $33150
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.52
  • Average Annual Salary: $32280

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).