Medical Assistants have become a vital part of the health care team and their responsibilities continue to expand. Medical Assisting is one of the 10 fastest growing occupations in the country, with a 70% annual growth rate, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. This is a high-demand field with lots of flexibility and room to grow. The Medical Assisting program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to begin their careers in a medical office, clinic, HMO or other health care setting.

Students develop competency in preparation of patients for examinations, back office clinical procedures, administration of medications, and routine laboratory procedures is coupled with a thorough knowledge of front office skills necessary to run an efficient medical office.