One of the leading occupational choices for both male and females is a career in the medical office. This 720-hour, 30-week certification program will prepare you as a highly qualified candidate for any medical assistant position. Medical assistants are respected members of the healthcare team delivering the caring touch in the clinical and administrative areas of a doctor's office.

The role of a Medical Assistant has expanded dramatically as they have become the essential catalyst of a successful medical office. The duties of a Medical assistant can involve direct patient care including: charting of medical history, taking height, weight, pulse, respiration, temperature, preparing and administering injections, applying bandages and dressings and recording electrocardiograms.

On the other end of the spectrum, Medical Assistants will also be expected to perform administrative skills that are so valuable in any busy office. Responsibilities may include patient record maintenance, patient scheduling, insurance form processing and basic bookkeeping. Due to the depth of knowledge and training a Medical Assistant must have, it is imperative that you know the school you chose has the proper curriculum. LAVI’s outline demonstrates a well-rounded and intense study for optimal results upon certification!