An associate degree in medical assisting from Westwood College prepares you to assist doctors and nurses in a variety of medical facilities.This 17-month program is taught by professionals with related experience and offers students the skills required in this field by providing:
hands-on instruction in healthcare terminology, minor surgical procedures and front-and back-office functions
an externship to provide students with hands-on job training
coursework to help prepare you for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification exam*
Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program, visit http://www.westwood.edu/media/files/pdf/WestwoodCollegeProgramDisclosures.pdf. Westwood prepares graduates for certification in some fields. Graduates wishing to attain a specific certification must take and pass any applicable test/exams.
Information about on-time graduation and placement rates, median loan debt, tuition and fees, and related Standard Occupational Codes (SOC) can be found here: http://www.westwood.edu/media/files/pdf/WestwoodCollegeProgramDisclosures.pdf. Westwood prepares graduates for certification in some fields. Graduates wishing to attain a specific certification must take and pass any applicable test/exams.