Medical Assisting
Offerings For Medical Assisting:| Certificate |
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This certificate prepares students to perform various clinical and administrative functions in a health care facility which may include preparing treatment rooms for patients’ examinations; scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records; interviewing patients, measuring vital signs; administering injections; utilizing equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests; snd completing insurance forms. |
Offerings Available At:
- CyFair
- North Harris
The Medical Assisting Program Has Additional Entrance Requirements, Please Read Further.
Salary:
The earnings of medical assistants vary, depending on their experience, skill level, and location. Median annual earnings of wage-and-salary medical assistants were $26,290 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $21,970 and $31,210. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $18,860, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $36,840. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of medical assistants in May 2006 were:
- General medical and surgical hospitals $27,340
- Outpatient care centers $26,840
- Offices of physicians $26,620
- Offices of chiropractors $22,940
- Offices of optometrists $22,850
Job Growth:
Employment is projected to grow much faster than average, ranking medical assistants among the fastest growing occupations over the 2006-16 decade. Job opportunities should be excellent, particularly for those with formal training or experience, and certification.
For more information please visit our Medical Assisting Department.
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