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Medical Assisting One-Year Certificate

Medical Assisting One-Year Certificate at Lorain County Community College

Medical Assisting One-Year Certificate

at Lorain County Community College

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Medical assistants perform clinical and clerical tasks that keep the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors and optometrists running smoothly.  In this program, you’ll get an introduction to the medical field as an assistant to a physician. You’ll learn the basics of procedures used in medical exams, how to use laboratory equipment, medical terminology, and business procedures used in healthcare facilities.

Leads to

$39k careers

Costs

$5.7k

Takes

8 Months
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Example Career

Medical Assistants

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

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Hourly Wage

$30,290

$38,960

$48,150

$14.56

$18.73

$23.15

Admissions

   High school diploma or equivalency

Who do I Contact?

1005 N Abbe Rd
Elyria, OH 44035

Quick Facts

Location:  Elyria, OH

Type:  Short-term training 7+ months

Format:  In-Person

Hours:  Full-time

Age:  18 and up

Requirements:  High school diploma or equivalency