New and exciting opportunities for medical assistants continue to grow because of the rising demand for quality health care. Due to the country's aging population and the world's continuous technological advances, the need for skilled professionals in the medical field has never been greater. With all of these changes occurring, medical assisting is projected to be one of the fastest-growing occupations in the nation through 2014.*
Focused Medical Assistant Education
Stand out to local employers. Kaplan Institute's Medical Assistant Diploma program focuses on emerging employment trends, so you can graduate with skills specific to the needs of Detroit's health care practitioners. Our medical assistant courses offer an innovative curriculum taught by faculty members who have professional experience in their fields. Each one is qualified to teach you important and current job knowledge and technical skills.
Medical Assistant Duties
In their role supporting the doctor, medical assistants may perform many different duties. Their main responsibility is to ensure that the work flow in the medical office is organized and running efficiently, while assisting the doctor. At Kaplan Career Institute, you will learn to perform a broad range of daily activities such as:
- Assisting in minor surgical procedures
- Administering EKGs
- Recording vital signs
- Performing venipuncture
- Administering injections
- Implementing basic accounting procedures
Personal Satisfaction
As a medical assistant graduate from Kaplan Career Institute, you can provide the support needed in delivering excellent health care to patients. Don't wait any longer. Gain the personal satisfaction of helping others, while helping yourself.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-2007 Edition.