Be Valued. Be Respected. Pursue a Rewarding Career Helping Others.

Doctors depend on Medical Assistants to collect needed health information and assist with procedures such as blood draws, injections, EKG, and physical exams. Medical Assistants work in diverse settings such as clinics, medical groups, urgent care centers, wellness centers and hospitals. They also assist specialty practices such as OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Oncology, Podiatry, Chiropractic and more.

Medical Assistants are in-demand and it offers a promising career. According to the California Employment Development Department, “the number of Medical Assistants is expected to grow much faster than average growth rate for all occupations. Jobs for Medical Assistants are expected to increase by 23.2 percent, or 18,900 jobs between 2012 and 2022.” In Los Angeles County, it is estimated that 9,010 more medical assistants will need to be hired by 2020.

If you’re reliable, caring and like to work with patients, you should consider a career as a Medical Assistant.

The Infotech Difference

The Infotech Career College Medical Assistant program gives you a broad range of experience in both front and back office skills. Additionally, our program prepares you for multiple certifications such as Phlebotomy Technician, Certified Medical Assistant, We are approved provider of these national certification exams. We provide hands-on training backed by a strong foundation in subjects such as medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, and knowledge of procedures.

As a graduate of the Infotech medical assisting program in Los Angeles you’ll have the skills employers are looking for, including practical experience in the following important areas:

• Electronic Health Records

• Anatomy and Physiology / Clinical Procedures

• Medical Terminology

• Pharmacology

This program can be completed in under one year.

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Professional Certification

Infotech Career College is approved by NCCT and NHA as an official testing site for Certification Exams. As part of the program, we prepare you for the Medical Assistant and the Electronic Health Records Certification Exams. You can take the exams right here on campus. Additionally, we offer Phlebotomy Technician for FREE with our Medical Assistant program.

Certification shows potential employers that you have the skills and level of knowledge to be an asset to the industry.

“Real World” On-the-Job Experience

Infotech Career College maintains strong relationships with local employers who provide students with the experience they need during a guided externship. During the externship, you will work in a healthcare environment and interact with patients under the supervision of your employer. Many of our students are able to get hired off of their externship site.

During a typical day on the job, you might take patient histories, administer injections, draw blood (phlebotomy), and take vital signs. Some administrative tasks you might complete include patient charting, electronic health records, typing, and appointment scheduling.

Is Training to Become a Medical Assistant Right for you?

If you’re interested in learning more about a career in Medical Assisting, and exploring whether this is the right career path for you, fill out the form on the side of this page. A helpful Infotech Admissions Advisor will assist you with everything from career questions to financial aid and help you discover your ideal career path.

For immediate questions or to schedule a personal career consultation, please give us a call at (562) 804-1239.