Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Empire College School of Business 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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Empire College School of Business

1807 Wilshire Blvd, Ste #200, Santa Monica, CA

Empire College School of Business operates as a two-year career school, which offers career oriented education for its students. Students can choose from several areas of study, including:

• Health and Clinical Professions
• Legal Professions and Studies
• Computer and Information Sciences
• Mechanic and Repair Technology

Over a thousand students have completed their education in the last few years with more than 73% of students who start the program continuing on to complete it. Over twenty different programs are offered at Empire College School of Business, with an Associates degree being the highest degree offered. Below is a list of the more popular programs offered are:

• Medical Assistant
• Paralegal
• Medical Office Assistant
• Information Technology
• Computer Installation and Repair Technology
• Accounting

To help students and alumni succeed, Empire College School of Business may provide some services to students including:

• Weekend and night classes available
• Counseling assistance
• Employing students to lower education costs
• Employment search assistance

The last reported accreditation for this school was done by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can learn about admissions information, financial aid & tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Empire College School of Business has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

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