Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I get medical assistant certification?
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Through our training program, you can get you Medical Assistant Certification in as little as 12.5 weeks!
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How long does it take to become a medical assistant?
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PMI offers 12.5 week, 15 week, and 17 week courses to fit into your schedule!
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What is a medical assistant?
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As a medical assistant you will help patients have a more comfortable and enjoyable visit as you perform basic administrative and clinical tasks in a healthcare facility like a physician's office, hospital, or lab.
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What do medical assistants do?
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The job duties of a clinical medical assistant may include:
Preparing Patients for Examinations
Taking Patient Histories and Vital Signs
Assisting the Physician During Examinations
Explaining Procedures to Patients
Calling in Prescriptions to Pharmacies
Collecting Laboratory Specimens
Sterilizing Medical Instruments
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Where do medical assistants work?
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Medical assistants fulfill both clinical and administrative tasks at hospitals, physicians' offices, and other medical settings.
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How do I become a medical assistant?
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Our classes are designed to prepare students in patient healthcare including phlebotomy, EKG, patient care, and medical assisting. They will provide students with training in classroom, lab, and clinical atmospheres.