Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Concorde Career College – Portland 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 Oregon colleges that offer medical assistant program.

Concorde Career College – Portland

Also known as Hair Design Careers

1684 Clay St NE, Salem, OR

About

Concorde Career College has fifteen campuses in seven states. The school is dedicated to providing a quality career education through its 23 program offerings in the field of allied health. Concorde Career College has been providing health care education for over forty years with the goal of preparing individuals as professionals in the field that they choose.

Academics

Concorde Career College offers 23 programs of study to prepare students for entry level positions in allied health care. The school combines classroom education with practical training to ensure individuals have the skill and experience to begin working immediately after graduation. The school further assists students through their career placement program after graduation.

Programs offered include:

• Dental Assistant – Diploma
• Medical Assistant – Diploma
• Medical Office Administration – Diploma
• Polysomnographic Technology – Diploma
• Practical Nursing – Diploma
• Respiratory Therapy – Associate
• Surgical Technology – Associate

Admissions and Financial Aid

Financial aid is only available for those who qualify. Students interesting in enrolling at Concorde Career College may begin by completing the online application available on the website. Once completed, the student will shortly thereafter be contacted by a school representative to assist in the process. Financial aid is available through various federal programs. Students will be assisted by financial aid specialists to help determine eligibility and determine payment methods.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Hair Design Careers 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

• Salem, OR
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.78
  • Average Annual Salary: $34910

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