The Chubb Institute, Banner Institute and Banner College's Medical Assistant program provides students with the training necessary to update patient medical records, fill out insurance forms, schedule appointments, arrange for hospital admission and laboratory services, and handle billing and bookkeeping.

Students also learn how to take medical histories and record vital signs, explain treatment procedures to patients, prepare patients for exams, and assist physicians. The program concludes with an externship in a medical facility, where the student will practice the skills they learned in the classroom.

What Does Our Medical Assistant Program Offer You?

• Theory and practical application in the fundamentals of medical diagnostic techniques
• Study of the anatomy and physiology of the body and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Knowledge of standard clinical and laboratory procedures
• Training with regard to venipuncture, injections, electrocardiography (EKG), measurement of vital signs, and preparation for physical and specialty exams
• Required administrative procedures for use in a physician's office or clinic
• An introduction to medical insurance coding and claim processing
• An externship in a medical facility
  

What Career Choices are Available to Graduates?
Upon graduation, you will be qualified to work as a Clinical Medical Assistant, an Administrative Medical Assistant, a Medical Receptionist, a Medical Insurance Biller, a Medical Bookkeeper or a Laboratory Assistant in places like:

• Physicians' Offices
• Offices of Health Practioners
• Outpatient Care Centers