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Health Tech Academy’s Medical Assistant Bootcamp prepares you for a successful, rewarding career in one of healthcare’s most demanded roles. We pride ourselves on helping you achieve your career goals by focusing on skills and knowledge relevant to today’s healthcare landscape.
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Learn about Medical Terminology, Clinical Procedures, Lab Sample Preparation, and Patient Records in EHRs.
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Health Tech Academy works with healthcare leaders and industry experts to curate up-to-date content focused on in-demand skills and proficiencies.
It only takes 5 minutes and there’s no fee! Our admissions team will review your assessment and contact you as soon as possible.
While our team reviews your career assessment results, tell us a bit more about you. Submit your application to expedite your admissions process.
You’ll interview with an Admissions Advisor to make sure our Medical Assistant Bootcamp is the right fit for your skills and career goals. We’ll also review the payment and financing options and answer any questions or concerns you may have.
Before starting your bootcamp, we’ll finalize your enrollment documents and send you access to course materials, including e-books.
You’re ready to get started! With our flexible, self-paced coursework, you can start anytime and learn when it’s most convenient for you.
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Get the knowledge and skills to land an entry-level healthcare job as a Medical Assistant. Health Tech Academy’s career services include resume building, mentoring, and mock job interview sessions to help you land your first job in healthcare.
Get 5 30-minute sessions with a mentor.
Get 5 30-minute sessions with a mentor.
Make a great first impression. Our career coaches will help prepare you to ace the interview.
Make a great first impression. Our career coaches will help prepare you to ace the interview.
Stand out from other applicants with the help of our career coaches.
Stand out from other applicants with the help of our career coaches.
Clinical medical assistants are in high demand, with job opportunities growing every day. Health Tech Academy’s medical assistant bootcamp prepares you to work in physician’s offices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and a variety of other healthcare facilities.
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Medical assistants working in physician’s offices assist doctors and nurses with scheduling patient appointments, collecting patient information, and recording vital signs. More than half of all medical assistants work in this setting.
Average Annual Salary: $37,610
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For individuals who thrive in high pressure situations or require schedule flexibility, working in a hospital may be the right fit. Medical assistants working in hospitals will often perform both clinical and administrative tasks, including urgent patient care.
Average Annual Salary: $39,550
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Medical assistants in outpatient care centers may assist with minor surgeries and procedures, perform lab tests, or provide mental health care depending on the facility.
Average Annual Salary: $44,680
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Medical assistants are also needed in a variety of healthcare settings, including pediatrics, OB-GYN, chiropractic, diagnostic laboratories, and clinical research. These roles may require additional training or certification and may include either clinic or administrative tasks or both.
Average Annual Salary: $38,190
*All salaries according to 2021 estimates released by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gain foundational knowledge in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, administrative and clinical procedures, and laboratory techniques. Learn how to assist with patient exams, take vital signs, prepare patients for procedures, and how to use electronic health records (EHRs).
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be a 16% in job opportunities through 2031 because of the growing demand for medical assistants.
Take advantage of the growing demand for medical assistants with Health Tech Academy’s Bootcamp. In just a few months, you’ll be prepared to earn the industry-recognized CCMA certification and land a job.
No college degree or previous experience is required.
Learn about the structure and function of the human body, including the skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, and digestive systems. You’ll also learn about common medical conditions, diseases, and disorders that affect these systems, as well as how to identify symptoms and assist in the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions.
Become familiar with the specialized language and terminology used in the medical field, including prefixes, suffixes, and root words and the different medical abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols used in medical charts and records. You’ll also learn about the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes, which are used to document and bill for medical services.
You’ll learn the laws related to patient privacy and confidentiality, including HIPAA standards and informed consent. Plus, the ethical principles that guide healthcare decision-making and the medical assistant code of conduct and professional standards for medical assistants, such as maintaining patient confidentiality, providing safe and competent care, and avoiding conflicts of interest.
As a medical assistant, it’s important to learn the interpersonal and communication skills you need to effectively interact with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals. You’ll also learn about cultural competency and sensitivity, such as understanding and respecting different cultural beliefs, customs, and practices related to health and healthcare.
You’ll learn about the importance of medication safety and how to ensure accurate medication administration, including medication records, potential drug interactions, and informed consent for medication administration. Additionally, you will learn about the different types and classification of drugs, their indications, contra-indications, side effects, dosages, and routes of administration.
Learn how to schedule appointments, manage patient flow, maintain accurate patient records, verify patient insurance coverage, submit insurance claims, and bill patients for services. You’ll also learn the basics about office operations including computer skills, word processing, and electronic health record (EHR) software.
Learn how to take and record patient vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiratory rate and perform basic physical exams, such as measuring height and weight, and visual acuity testing. Additionally, how to assist with basic laboratory tests, such as collecting and preparing blood and urine samples for lab analysis. You will learn the basic principles of asepsis and infection control, PPE, and wound care.
This bootcamp prepares you for the industry-recognized CCMA exam through the National Healthcareer Assocation (NHA).
Our instructors have years of experience in healthcare and medical assistance. We’ll help guide you through the foundational knowledge and skills you need to become a certified medical assistant and launch a successful, rewarding career.
Medical Assistant Instructor
Our team is here to help you accelerate your path to a well-paying healthcare career. Let us help you choose the program that’s right for you by matching your skills, goals, and requirements.
Erin is a highly skilled healthcare professional with 20+ years of experience. She has extensive experience in education roles for healthcare systems, as both an assistant professor and core clinical instructor. She earned a MS in Nursing Education from Walden University, a BS in Nursing from St. Luke’s College of Nursing and is currently pursuing a Family Nurse Practitioner Certified at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
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