Medical Assisting

That nice person who escorts you into the examining room, takes your vital signs and asks how long you’ve had that nasty cough may seem like a nurse -- but is she? More than likely, she’s a medical assistant, a job that falls somewhere between receptionist and nurse.

Whether you get a certificate or an associate’s degree, as a medical assisting student you’ll learn how to straddle the fence between administrative and clinical tasks. These tasks include everything from running basic tests to keeping precise medical records. If you see yourself answering phones with one hand and collecting blood samples with the other, this program may be for you.