Medical Assistant Program
Go with the leader in Medical Assistant training since 1947, at Carnegie Institute in Michigan.
Our online and practical application classes (hybrid training) provide thorough, comprehensive education and working knowledge of required skills and competencies.
Develop confidence in small class sizes, one-on-one instruction, and competent, experienced faculty. Find out why medical employers depend on Carnegie graduates.
Do you enjoy diverse responsibilities and receive personal satisfaction from helping others? Are you interested in health and medicine and the ability to multitask? If so, consider a meaningful career as a Medical Assistant. The demand for well-trained Medical Assistants has never been higher.
The Medical Assistant training program at Carnegie Institute in Michigan offers hybrid, specialized training in:
- Clinical nursing skills
- Proper use of diagnostic equipment
- Competent performance of lab tests
- Working knowledge of medical office management procedures
- Anatomy, Physiology & Medical Terminology
- Pharmacology
- Medical Law & Ethics
- Phlebotomy
- Injections & Administration of Medications
- ECG
- Laboratory Sciences
- Medical Insurance Billing & Coding
- Computer Applications
Instruction is also provided in
- Cultivating practical therapeutic communication skills
- Human relations
- Critical thinking & problem-solving.
Our goal is to prepare competent entry-level Medical Assistants in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains.
Medical Employers depend on Carnegie Medical Assistant graduates. You can trust Carnegie Institute, with over 76 years of quality training & education and career placement for students like you!
You will be well-prepared to work in various responsible career-entry positions within the healthcare delivery system, including doctors’ offices, medical clinics, hospitals, urgent care, and outpatient facilities. Medical Assistants perform vital procedures related to patient care management and are instrumental in the daily operations of healthcare facilities.
Medical Assisting is a profession with many rewards, as practitioners can perform administrative, laboratory, and clinical services, filling several roles in various healthcare environments. The Bureau of Labor Statistics clearly outlines that it is a growing field, with an anticipated 18% growth from 2020 to 2030.
Medical Assistants work directly with providers and patients to provide healthcare and ensure patient safety. It is a position with a great deal of responsibility.
As with any healthcare position, certain occupational risks come into play with being a Medical Assistant, and those hazards include the following:
- Exposure to infectious diseases
- Sharps injuries
- Bloodborne pathogens and biological hazards
- Chemical and drug exposure
- Ergonomic hazards from lifting, sitting, and repetitive tasks
- Latex allergies
- Stress
At the same time, protections are set up with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), critical within a healthcare environment. OSHA has a series of standards that protect the safety of healthcare workers and patients.
Accredited Medical Assistant programs are required to teach students about the hazards they face on the job and the protocols that can be implemented to ensure a workplace culture that prioritizes safety.
National Credentialing
The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) awards the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential to those applicants who pass the national exam, indicating the Medical Assistant meets specific standards of competence.
The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics projects total employment for medical assistants to increase by 29% by 2026.
Career Placement Services
Your Carnegie training will open many doors to employment and provide meaningful opportunities for career advancement in allied health. There is a critical demand for competent, well-trained Medical Assistants in health care. Every effort is made to satisfy employer and student expectations and achieve the school’s 100% graduate placement goal.
Other Programs Carnegie Offers:
- Medical Insurance Biller
- Medical Business Specialist
- Massage Therapy
- Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist
- Cardiology Technician
- Vascular Technologist
- Cardiovascular Technologist
- Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist
- Cardiac Electrophysiology Technologist
- Pacemaker/ICD Technician
Publication of Outcome Results
According to the CAAHEP, MAERB Standard Policy 210, schools are required to annually publish a program outcome from the school’s annual report. The outcome published is required to be a five-year average. For the Medical Assistant Program, the cumulative 5-year average for Job Placement is 92%. Data is taken from the 2023 Annual Report Form submitted to the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).
Textbooks & Reference Manuals
| Publisher | Title | Author | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elsevier | Kinn's Medical Assistant | Procter | 978-0323280341 | $152.00 |
| Carnegie Institute | Pharmacology Drug Reference | Carnegie Institute | $16.00 | |
| American Heart Association | BLS for HC Providers | AHA | 978-1-61669-039-7 | $17.00 |