Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Eastern College of Health Vocations – New Orleans 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 Ohio colleges that offer medical assistant program.

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Eastern College of Health Vocations – New Orleans

4401 Shriver Rd, Uniontown, OH

Now is the time to enroll at Eastern College of Health Vocations - New Orleans to prepare yourself in achieving your career goals in the medical field.

This is an exciting time to join the medical industry as there are rapid advances in medical technology, continuing clinical research in medical science and growing demand for well-trained personnel.

Eastern College has campuses on Little Rock, Arkansas, New Orleans and Shreveport, Los Angeles. It is dedicated to train aspiring students like you with specialized knowledge and skills necessary to meet successfully the challenges of the health career field. And It is also their objective to train, educate and develop your own potential to the fullest capacity.

You may choose from its offering of Dental Assistants and Medical Assistants program. These are designed to be completed in shortest possible time consistent with good training methods and with the school standards. All programs are offered in the campus except the externship offered at a local Affiliated Training Site (DR or Dentist office).

The Dental Assistant program will provide you the appropriate knowledge and skills on basic dental procedures and proper utilization of dental equipments. Upon graduation, you are also qualified to perform Dental Radiography immediately. It is scheduled in morning, afternoon and evening classes.

The Medical Assistant course is a 10-month at 4 hours a day and 4 days a week program. You will have a hands-on training accredited by A.B.H.E.S. (Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools).

Some of its valuable student support services are assistance in resume building and job placement, and financial aid.

Enroll now at Eastern College of Health Vocations and be on your way to an exciting medical career.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Eastern College of Health Vocations – New Orleans offers a less than one year certificate program in medical assistant.

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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

• Akron, OH
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $13.63
  • Average Annual Salary: $28340

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