Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Compass Career College 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 California colleges that offer medical assistant program.

Compass Career College

Also known as School of Urban Missions

1107 Investment Blvd., El Dorado Hills, CA

Compass Career College, located in Hammond, Louisiana, was founded in 1997 to provide residents of southern Louisiana workforce development opportunities in cosmetology, allied health and nursing. The school is an open enrollment institution, along any individual wishing to receive career education to enroll. The school is dedicated to providing an excellent learning environment and allowing students to develop and grow prior to their entry into the workforce, ensuring that they are capable and ready for professional success.

Academics

Compass Career College offers a number of training programs aimed to prepare students for entry into the workforce as professionals. These programs will provide comprehensive education and training to individuals, allowing them to develop the skills necessary to operate as professionals within their field of study. Programs take between one and two years to complete, based on the complexity and educational requirements of the field. Program completion is based on hours of study, with courses held five days a week, starting in the morning and ending by early to mid afternoon.

Programs offered include:

• Practical Nursing
• Cosmetology
• Phlebotomy
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Billing and Coding

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll at Compass Career College must supply proof of age, identification, social security number, have a high school diploma or equivalent as well as provide acceptable ACT scores. If the student has not taken the ACT, a placement exam will be administered to ensure the student meets the minimum requirements for admission. Once all information is provided, students will supply immunization records, pay for tuition, and attend orientation to start the education process.

Students looking for financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which will be used to determine need, eligibility and awards. Students must meet with a counselor prior to the initial disbursement of funds as well as prior to graduation in order to better prepare the student for repayment of loans as part of their future financial planning.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Compass Career College offers a less than one year certificate 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

• Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.59
  • Average Annual Salary: $34520

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