Medical Assistant Schools in Missouri
Would you like to have a career that’s in demand, has solid job prospects, and takes two years or less to completely train for? A career in medical assisting can help you realize your goals. Medical assistant schools in Missouri offer two ways of preparing for the job of working along with doctors and nurses: associate’s degrees and diploma programs. Diploma programs can be completed relatively quickly and focus on the basics of this field, such as medical terminology, medical office procedure, record keeping, ethics, and some of the health sciences. An associate’s degree covers more detail, but it also takes longer to complete. Job openings for this field are expected to be very good, and certification is voluntary but a plus.
National American University Campus
AssociateMedical Assisting: National American University's Medical Assisting program utilizes a combination of lecture and laboratory sessions, as well as an externship following completion of required course work. Medical assistants perform administrative and clinical duties in a physician's office or other outpatient care settings within the scope of specific training and state law, and in accordance with assignments by a physician.
Other programs available at National American University Campus: A.A.S. Medical Assisting
Independence, Kansas City, Lees Summit
Diploma in Medical Assistant: The Medical Assistant program provides graduates with the skills necessary to obtain entry-level employment in a clinical and/or administrative medical setting. The program prepares graduates for entry-level positions under the direct supervision of a physician or medical office manager through coursework in medical office administration, clinical procedures, and pharmacology, as well as in business principles and computer operations.
Other programs available at Brown Mackie College: Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting
Fenton
Medical Office Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant Specialist
St. Ann, Sunset Hills, O'Fallon, Springfield, Kansas City, Joplin, St. Joseph
Other cities in Missouri
Online Schools
The following is a list of schools that offer online Medical Assistant Schools programs.
OTHER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN MISSOURI
Everest College-Earth City
3420 Rider Trail South, Earth City, Missouri 63045Telephone:(314) 739-7333
http://www.everest.edu/campus/st_louis
St Louis College of Health Careers
1297 North Highway Drive, Fenton, Missouri 63026Telephone:(636) 529-0000
http://www.slchc.com 909 South Taylor Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri 63110
Telephone:(314) 652-0300
http://www.slchc.com







