Goodwin College

Do you like finding out about how the human body functions? Do you like acquiring knowledge through practical experiences?

What does a Medical Assistant do?

By overseeing every aspect of their practice, medical assistants help physicians. MAs receive training to achieve both administrative and clinical skills. The practice size and format will determine the actual duties.

Duties commonly performed are: obtaining and documenting vital signs, performing EKGs, collecting weight and heights of patients, performing standard laboratory tests, scheduling patients for appointments, acting as liaison for insurance companies, and updating and filing medical records.

Where are medical assistants employed?

Most MA's perform their jobs in physician offices and outpatient facilities. Outpatient hospital facilities, ambulatory health care services, and diagnostic medical labs offer other possible employment venues.

What places have Goodwin College graduates found jobs?

  • OBGYN practices
  • Family medicine practices
  • Urgent care clinics
  • Health centers
  • Dialysis center
  • Optometrists
  • Public School Health center
  • Red Cross Blood Services

What type of certification tests do I qualify to take upon graduating?

Graduates of Goodwin College are eligible to sit for the: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) examination which is sponsored by the American Association of Medical Assistant (AAMA). They may also take the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) examination administered by the American Medical Technologies (AMT) or the registered Phlebotomy Technical (RPT) examination which is administered by the American-Medical Technologies (AMT). If you want to know about specific additional eligibility requirements, you should check with the specific accreditation bodies. They are the AAMA and the AMT.

Do you want to know if Goodwin College’s Medical Assisting Program is accredited?

Goodwin College's MA course has been accredited from the ABHES as well as the CAAHEP.

What is the significance of program credentials to me?

Accredited programs guarantee that Goodwin College MA course satisfies strict national standards of instruction in MA.

Why is Goodwin College the best choice for me?

  • Small class sizes and personal attention
  • Internships and job placement assistance
  • Personal Financial Aid advisors
  • Dedicated faculty of experts
  • Immediately applicable, hands-on training
  • Degree from a well-respected program
  • High-quality teaching environment
 

List of education programs offered by Goodwin College

Medical Administration

HIPAA

Medical Billing and Coding

Medical Records Technician

Medical Technician

Medical Assistant

  • Medical Assisting.

Medical Lab Technician

Paramedic

Respiratory Therapy

Nursing

Nursing

Psychology

 

Goodwin College list of campuses with courses in Medical Assistant

  • Goodwin College - East Hartford

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