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Medical Assistant School

School in Medical Assisting Program

Because they have clinical and administrative responsibilities, qualified medical assistants are a valuable asset to health care providers. Their duties vary with the location, specialty, and size of the practice, but their responsibilities can include taking patient history and measuring vital signs, helping the physician with patient examinations, giving patient injections as directed by the physician, scheduling patient appointments, and preparing blood for laboratory tests.

At Career College of Northern Nevada, you’ll receive comprehensive, hands-on medical assistant school combined with traditional classroom education. Our classes are designed to provide you with a well-rounded education, help you learn general office skills, and enhance your critical thinking and problem-solving skills which will assist in your success in the workplace.

Medical Assistant School Classes Available:

Allied Healthcare Calculations
Composition I
Document Processing
Computer Fundamentals
U. S. & Nevada Constitutions
General Psychology I
General Psychology II
Student Success Skills
Introduction to Medical Assistant
Electronic Health Records
Introduction to Procedural and Diagnostic Coding
Medical Law and Ethics
Basic Insurance and Reimbursement Principles
Digestive and Respiratory Systems
Laboratory Procedures
Skeletal, Muscular, Integumentary Systems
Accounting for Medical Assistants
Nervous & Special Senses
Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Specialties
Lymphatic, Immune & Endocrine Systems
Vital Signs
Reproductive & Urinary Systems
Minor Office Procedures
Cardiac System
Patient Communications
Pharmacology
Medical Office Management and Administrative Procedures
Phlebotomy Skills
Medical Assistant Certification Preparation
Front and Back Office Skills Review
Medical Assistant Clinical Externship

The recent expansion in the health care industry offers opportunities for rewarding careers for qualified allied health support staff. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the demand for qualified individuals to fill medical assistant jobs will rise 23% by 2028.

Contact us today if you’re ready for a career in a growing field!

You can complete an Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) degree in as little as 16.5 months. A medical assistant career is an ideal fit for those who are detail oriented, love to solve problems, and want to make an impact in patient-centered care. For more information about the Medical Assistant School at CCNN, call 775-241-4445.