Diploma in Medical Assisting
According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for medical assistants who can handle both administrative and clinical duties is expected to grow at the national level by 35 percent through the year 2016 as the healthcare industry expands.* Of course, local employment markets vary.
Colorado Technical University's market-driven diploma in Medical Assisting is designed to help prepare students to perform technical and administrative skills as a member of a healthcare team. Medical assistants work primarily in outpatient settings, a rapidly growing sector of the healthcare industry that includes acute care facilities, physician clinics, long-term care facilities, medical records departments and many others.
Medical Assisting Diploma Program
This Medical Assisting Diploma Program includes a CTU Academic Certificate:
CTU Academic Certificates are résumé-enhancing credentials built right into course content, so you can progressively add marketable skills to your professional qualification as you study.
- CPR Certification (American Heart Association Health Care Provider)
*US Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Occupational Outlook Handbook" 2008-09 Edition http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos164.htm
To learn more about CTU, our Medical Assistant Training programs or how to apply for admission, please contact us for more information. CTU does not guarantee employment or salary.
This program is available at the following CTU campuses: