While healthcare constitutes for one of the largest industries in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), some schools are adding programs to provide students with more options for careers in the medical field.
For example, Everest College recently announced that its Santa Ana campus will expand to provide courses in medical administrative assistant and pharmacy technician training. Both of these programs take about eight months to complete.
Students who wish to enroll in the medical administrative program will learn about the basics of accounting, medical terminology, computer applications, law and ethics as well as communications and medical transcription. Meanwhile, those who participate in the pharmacy technician courses will receive training in safety, pharmaceutical calculations, physiology, anatomy, nutrition and the healthcare system in general.
Linnea Ray, president at the Santa Ana campus, said that "opportunities are expected to increase, especially in medical assistant careers." She added that "our philosophy is to provide students with individualized attention from experienced faculty, which we believe ensures the best preparation for a successful career."
The BLS reports that there will be approximately 163,900 newly created positions for medical assistants over the next decade.
