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A Medical Assistant Diploma is a direct route to a career in a growing field. In just five quarters of full-time study, you will be ready to work side-by-side with doctors and nurses, assisting in the delivery of patient care and administrative services. If you are compassionate, dedicated, and interested in working directly with patients as a medical assistant, Utah Career College will provide the training you need to get started. Contact us today to learn more.
Core requirements for the Medical Assistant Diploma
The Medical Assistant Diploma program focuses entirely on clinical and administrative tasks medical assistants perform in the workplace. This allied health training prepares graduates for the multiple challenges they will face in their profession. Course in technical and occupational requirements cover the following topics:
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The Clinical Externship, a supervised clinical experience
Studying anatomy in the classroom or drawing blood from a classmate is valuable training, but there is nothing like real-world experience to prepare you for a career as a medical assistant. After you have studied the books, practiced the procedures, and role-played medical office and clinical scenarios, you will take your capstone course: MA 299, an in-clinic externship. Working in a clinical setting under the direct supervision of a medical professional, you will have the opportunity to practice skills and apply knowledge you learned in medical courses.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam review
MA280, CMA Review, will prepare you to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam offered by the American Association of Medical Assistants. Your CMA credential will demonstrate that you have the skills and knowledge employers are looking for.
Build on your diploma – earn a college degree
Your Medical Assistant Diploma will qualify you for a variety of rewarding entry-level positions with clinics and outpatient care facilities. If you decide to continue your education and earn an Associate in Medical Assistant degree, every credit of your diploma program will transfer smoothly to the degree program.
Learn more, get started
Do you have questions? Are you wondering if a diploma program in medical assisting is right for you? Please contact UCC admissions. A representative will take the time to answer your questions and help you evaluate this program along with any other health degree programs you might be interested in, and schedule a campus tour. If you decide to enroll, the representative will help you with the entire admissions process and arrange a meeting with with a financial aid representative.
Our medical assisting programs are offered in West Jordan (15 miles south of Salt Lake City Center), in Orem and in Layton. We look forward to meeting you soon!