Through Eastern CPR Career Program’s online Medical Assistant Course, you’ll take the first steps toward preparing for a rewarding career in healthcare! You’ll learn the foundational knowledge and skills that can help you become successful in the field, from anatomy and physiology to phlebotomy and EKG. You’ll also develop essential venipuncture skills and will receive a hands-on venipuncture kit as part of your training to help you better understand venipuncture processes and procedures.
24/7 Web access means you can learn whenever and wherever you want, sandwiching study time in between your other obligations.
Our training is online, but you’re never alone. Real people support you every step of the way via phone, live chat, and email.
In a recent U.S News & World Report top-20 list of healthcare support jobs (based on salary, job market, future growth, stress, and work-life balance), medical assistant ranked #10.
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Everything you need to get certification-ready with our Medical Assistant program online and start working soon, with total confidence.
Get familiar with essential anatomy, foundational healthcare science, and medical terminology.
Patient Care
Learn how to obtain vital signs and perform a variety of skills to assist with patient care.
See how to perform phlebotomy and EKG reading, label and process specimens, and assist physicians with procedures.
Understand medical-record management, insurance reimbursements, and how to successfully operate patient waiting rooms.
A lot. You’ll support doctors, nurses, and other health professionals in medical settings, performing both clinical and administrative tasks. In other words, you’ll play a vital role in keeping healthcare facilities running smoothly. You’ll be hands-on with everything from wound care, phlebotomy, and EKGs to greeting and scheduling patients, managing medical records, and processing health insurance payments.
Yes and no. While California, Connecticut, Montana, New Jersey, and Washington have certification requirements, most states don’t require medical assistant certification. However, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employers prefer to hire certified medical assistants.* Being certified as a medical assistant as well as a Phlebotomy Technician and EKG Technician gives you a competitive advantage and maximizes your earning potential.
This program prepares you for the following certifications:
▪️Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
▪️Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)‡
▪️Certified EKG Technician (CET)‡‡
‡ Requires some additional hands-on work: 30 venipunctures + 10 capillary sticks for CPT; 10 EKGs on “real people” for CET.
This program includes comprehensive training, career services, and coaching, along with certification prep materials and exam fees.
We offer flexible and affordable payment plans for those who need it. When you schedule a consultation, a member of our Career Team will reach out to you and can provide more details about our payment plans.
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