Medical Assisting: Making a Difference One Person at a Time
No job matters more than helping to care for someone with health needs.
A medical assisting degree prepares you for a rewarding career in the fastpaced healthcare industry.
Westwood will give you the training and skills you need to support doctors and nurses in providing quality healthcare to patients.
Possible career paths in the medical assisting field include*:
- Emergency room support Checking vital signs, starting IV treatments, transporting patients
- Medical assistance Performing customer service/administrative duties in a medical office
- Clinical support Prepping exam rooms, patient followup after treatment
This 17 month program takes place in lifelike settings, giving you the experience you'll need to move into the world of medical assisting. Plus, externships provide reallife handson training. Study areas include:
- Anatomy and physiology
- Medical terminology and administrative procedures
- Minor surgical procedures
- Principles of caring for patients
* Westwood prepares graduates for certification. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass all applicable test/exams.
Not all programs available at all campuses. Program offered is an Associate Degree. | 
