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A diploma in medical assistant gets you started quickly on a great career. At Globe University-Middleton, we offer a medical assistant program that leads to a diploma in as few as 15 months of full-time study.
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For more information about our medical assistant diploma, contact Globe University in Middleton, WI, at 1-877-303-6060.
Careers for medical assistants
Students in our diploma program can look forward to opportunities in clinics, hospitals and doctor’s offices. Medical assistants are often on the front lines of patient care, recording vital signs data and taking medical histories. They also prepare patients for exams and explain treatment, medications and procedures to them. Medical assistant job duties vary depending on the type and size of the medical practice or organization.
Coursework for the medical assistant diploma
Students in our diploma program complete courses that include clinical training, business courses and a career development class. Class material covers the following subjects:
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy
- Health Care Ethics
- Patient Care
- Clinical Specialties
- Pharmacology
- Laboratory Sciences
- Hematology
- Radiology
- Medical Office Procedures
Students are prepared to take certification exams such as the Certified Medical Assistant—CMA (AAMA) exam and the Limited Scope of Practice in Radiology (ARRT) exam.
Advance in your career
Diploma program graduates may return to school to earn associate degrees in medical assistant. They will find that most of their diploma credits will transfer smoothly, making it possible for them to earn their two-year degrees quickly. Or they may decide to earn bachelor’s degrees in health care management. Again, some of the credits from the diploma may transfer and reduce the amount of time required to earn the BS degree. Contact your campus about the process of applying for credit.
Call us to learn more
Contact our Madison-area college at 1-877-303-6060 to learn more about our medical assistant diploma program, financial aid and the admissions process. Call Globe University-Middleton today.