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  Program offered at:
Altoona | Lancaster | York Program length:
 21 monthsTotal credits:
97 creditsGraduates earn an Associate in Specialized Technology Degree
 WHERE ARE MEDICAL ASSISTANTS WORKING? [1]
» 55% Offices of Physicians » 19% General Medical & Surgical Hospitals » 7% Offices of Other Health Practitioners » 6% Outpatient Care Centers PENNSYLVANIA JOB OUTLOOK [1]
Medical Assistant Program Overview Medical Assistants continue to be one of the most employed, and essential healthcare professionals today. Depending on the office size and specialty a medical assistant could be handling both administrative and clinical duties. For some, front office work like greeting patients, scheduling appointments, completing medical records and billing can be a preferred aspect of the job. Others may choose to focus more on the hands-on aspect of patient care like recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination, and basic lab procedures. Additional functions could include; blood draw, vaccinations, removing sutures, assisting in minor surgery, and minor injury care. Most medical assistants work in physicians' offices, health care centers or clinics.. There are also many job opportunities in, educational services, medical laboratories, and long-term care facilities. With training from YTI Career Institute you could start your Medical Assistant career in as few as 21 months. What will I study? Anatomy & Physiology I, II Medical Laboratory I, II What will I learn? The structure and function of the human body Wondering about the details? We know how important information is to planning your education. We are very happy to discuss our current program details with you personally. You can call us anytime. Just tell your campus representative that you have visited our website and would like information about our program. You can also click the links below for more information about our graduation rates, tuition rates, and other important program information. » Altoona Campus Program Details If you have questions about Financial Aid , your representative will refer you to our experienced Financial Aid staff, here specifically to help you fund your education. Program Integrity Disclosures Choose a link for complete information on our graduation rates, graduate employment rates, tuition and fees, median loan debt and other important program information:
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» Hands-on learning opportunities Why is accreditation important? YTI Career Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) is a recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education. When you attend an ACCSC-accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. The Medical Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board. Did you know? YTI has Advisory Boards comprising local business professionals that provide valuable input to ensure that our training and program curricula match industry needs.
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- Center for Workforce Information & Analysis, Pennsylvania Occupational Outlook Handbook, Medical Assistants, on the Internet at http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/document/1279897/med_assist_pdf (visited February 14, 2013).
