Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Compu – Med Vocational Careers Corp 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.

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Compu – Med Vocational Careers Corp

11801 Pierce St., Suite 100, Riverside, CA

Overview
Compu - Med Vocational Careers Corp is a private for-profit vocational institution of higher learning based out of Hialeah, Florida. It was founded in 1990 as Medical and Dental Training Center that housed only two classrooms. In 1993, the school moved to a larger facility and it received accreditation in 1994. In 1998, the school opened a branch campus in Miami, Florida. The institution changed its name to Compu-Med Vocational Careers Corp in 2000. The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges accredited Compu-Med Vocational Careers Corp. The school is committed to providing appropriate education and training that will assist students in succeeding in future careers. 

Programs Offered
Some programs offered by Compu – Med Vocational Careers are:

• Medical assistant
• Dental assistant
• Patient care technician
• Computer business application

Admissions Information
To gain admission to Compu-Med Vocational Careers Corp. students must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or pass an entrance examination. All prospective students must complete a personal interview to determine qualifications for the chosen program. Then an enrollment agreement must be completed. 

Financial Aid
Financial aid at Compu is available for qualifying students and the school participates in Title IV programs.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Compu – Med Vocational Careers Corp 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

• Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
  • Total Employment: 8
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.57
  • Average Annual Salary: $30310

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