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Medical Assistant/Technician
One of the Hottest Careers in the U.S.
The Medical Assistant and Technician programs at Baker College prepare you to work in the setting you enjoy—whether it’s a physician’s office, hospital, or clinic.
At Baker, you can concentrate on technical or clinical work. Whichever path you choose, your studies will incorporate everything from medical knowledge and terminology to business and administration skills. You will be fully prepared for the tasks required to keep a medical office running smoothly and have the knowledge you need to take the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) national certifying exam.
– Amy Ensign Medical Assistant Coordinator, Major Southeast Michigan HospitalI can honestly tell you that I would much rather have a Baker graduate….They have exceeded my expectations.
Career Facts
- The average salary for Medical Assistants is $28,300. For Medical Technicians, the average salary ranges from an average of $27,500 to $36,100.
- It’s one of today’s fastest growing occupations. Employment of Medical Assistants is expected to grow 35 percent by 2016.
- About 62 percent of Medical Assistants work in physician’s offices. Duties vary depending on the location and size of the practice and the practitioner’s specialty.
- Job opportunities for Assistants and Technicians improve with formal training and certification, which indicates the ability to meet specific and recognized competence standards.
- Medical Assistants and Technicians can become certified in a specialty, such as Podiatry, Pharmacology, or Ophthalmology.
Programs
Want to get the ball rolling?
Everything about our college is aimed at getting you the job you want in the shortest time possible — from our affordable tuition, to how we choose our programs, to our small class sizes, and flexible class schedules.
Discover what Baker can do for your future. Schedule a visit or enroll online today.
