Medical Assistant Degree Program
Are you ready for a career as a medical assistant? Are you a compassionate person who enjoys working with people of all ages? Do you want to make a difference in patients’ lives?
As a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), you will be an allied health professional, a member of a highly professional medical team. You will work closely with doctors, nurses and physicians’ assistants to deliver medical care in clinical settings.
A medical assistant program that offers more
At Globe University/Minnesota School of Business we asked the advice of health care industry professionals when designing our medical assistant programs. The result is a program taught by experienced health-care professionals and rich in practical, hands-on courses. We deliver the job training employers expect from a top health science school.
Prepare for the AART radiology technologist exam
Our radiology course will prepare you to take the Limited Scope of Practice in Radiology exam given by the American Registry of Radiographic Technicians (ARRT). This radiology credential will give you a powerful advantage over graduates of other medical assisting programs.
What does a medical assistant do?
You will be on the front line of patient care. Some medical assistants work with patients, giving injections, assisting doctors with minor surgical procedures, taking blood pressure readings, collecting throat cultures and performing other medical and diagnostic procedures. Others work in labs or take x-rays. If you are more interested in working in an office environment, consider our Medical Administrative Assistant program.
Career opportunities for medical assistants
Medical assistant program graduates are in high demand. They work directly with doctors in medical facilities, including urgent care clinics, throughout the United States. Many medical assistants work in specialties such as pediatrics, family medicine, orthopedics or obstetrics. Career opportunities include the following:
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Certified Medical Assistant
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Laboratory Assistant
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Phlebotomist
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Clinical Radiology Technician
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Clinic Supervisors
Featured courses in medical assisting
Radiology: Students may take the state/national certification test following this course. They receive hands-on instruction using quality X-ray equipment. Class members work with each other on positioning, safety and technical processing of radiology in a clinic-like setting.
Pharmacology: This course introduces you to the use of medication in the clinical field. You’ll learn the vital information needed to understand prescription medicine, interpret doctors’ orders and administer medication.
Hematology/Microbiology: This course presents many of the skills you will need in your work as a medical assistant. Students work with each other learning how to perform throat cultures, blood counts and run tests on professional diagnostic equipment.
Intro to Patient Care Sciences: You will learn to take patients’ vitals: temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure. Participants practice the skills through hands-on exercises with fellow classmates, simulating actual clinic visits. You will also chart the results using correct and professional medical terminology.
Find out more about our medical assistant degree program
Contact our admissions office for more information about a degree or diploma that will lead to a career as a medical assistant.
