Medical Assistant Diploma Program

Portland, OR

Prepare for a new career sooner than you think

Medical Assistants are often the first person a patient interacts with when they visit the doctor's office. They play key roles in delivering quality care. Medical assistants support both the physician in running their practice, as well as aid in caring for patients. A special and diverse health care career choice.

Medical Assisting Career Overview

Medical assistants help prepare patients for their appointments, gather and send lab samples, and help run the medical office, handling referrals appointments, payment, record-keeping and ordering supplies. 

What do Medical Assistants Do?

  • Take patient histories and vital signs (blood pressure, etc.)
  • Enter data into patient records
  • Handle administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments and calling in referrals
  • Keep supply inventories in treatment rooms and the office stocked
  • Gather blood or other samples and preparing them for laboratory tests
  • Assist doctors or nurses during examinations
  • Administer basic clinical tasks, such as cleaning and dressing wounds

    Portland Medical Assistant Diploma Program Overview

    Interested in office work but also in getting hands-on with patients? Train to become a medical assistant with Concorde Portland. Medical assistants help keep medical offices and hospital departments running. Equally adept at administering injections and updating computer records, good medical assistants can provide the support doctors and nurses need to do their work safely and efficiently.

    The Medical Assistant program will help prepare you for an entry-level career into the healthcare field in as few as 8-months.*

    Now Enrolling

    Concorde's Portland campus is seeking dedicated students who want to:

    • Learn to help physicians deliver quality care and maintain office operations
    • Prepare for career opportunities in private practices, clinics, acute care, long-term care, hospice, and more
    • Complete the diploma in as few as 8-months*

    Get started by scheduling an in-person or virtual Career Planning Session to explore if the medical assistant program is right for you!

    *Program length may be subject to change dependent on transfer credits and course load. Please refer to current course catalog for more information. Concorde does not guarantee admittance,

    **Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projected national growth in job openings for medical assistants 2021-2031 https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-assistants.htm Projections are national. Local job market demand may vary.

    †Professional certification is not a requirement for graduation, may not be a requirement for employment nor does it guarantee employment.

    ᶛ Externships are a non-paid in-person learning experience, who's length and location may be subject to change. Concorde does not guarantee externship placement, graduation, post-externship employment or salary outcomes. 

    8

    Months

    16%

    National Employment Demand (2021-2031)

    26.0

    Credit Hours

    240

    Lab Hours

    230

    Externship Hoursᶛ

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    Curriculum

    The medical assistant diploma program at Concorde San Diego covers computer applications, medical record keeping, and clinical skills including blood draws, vital sign measurement and more. You’ll also learn to collect and prepare samples for lab testing.

    You can complete this program in as few as 8-months of study.*

    • Anatomy and Physiology
    • Pathology
    • Body Systems
    • Medical Terminology
    • Medical Front Office Procedures
    • Venipuncture
    • Laboratory Diagnostic Procedures
    • EKG
     

    330

    Theory Hours

    Blended Learning

    Combination of On-campus and Online Learning

    240

    Lab Hours

    Practice On-Campus

    Students will complete on-campus labs including simulations and patient care settings. 

    230

    Externship Hours

    Real-World Application

    Take what you've learned in the classroom and practiced in a lab will culminate with real-world application through health care site rotation(s).

    *Program length may be subject to change dependent on transfer credits and course load. Please refer to current course catalog for more information. Concorde does not guarantee admittance, graduation, subsequent employment or salary amount. 

    †Professional certification is not a requirement for graduation, may not be a requirement for employment nor does it guarantee employment.

    ᶛ Externships are a non-paid in-person learning experience, who's length and location may be subject to change. Concorde does not guarantee externship placement, graduation, post-externship employment or salary outcomes. 

    Career Outlook

    Primary Duties of a Medical Assistant Include:

    • Taking patient histories and vital signs (blood pressure, etc.)
    • Entering data into patient records
    • Handling administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments and calling in referrals
    • Keeping supply inventories in treatment rooms and the office stocked
    • Gathering blood or other samples and preparing them for laboratory tests
    • Assisting doctors or nurses during examinations
    • Administering basic clinical tasks, such as cleaning and dressing wounds

    16%

    Projected national job demand for medical assistants from 2021-2031

    Medical Assistant Projected Job Growth

    Job demand for medical assistants is projected to grow over the next 10-years.**

      Administrative Responsibilities of a Medical Assistant Can Include:

      • Scheduling and receiving patients
      • Preparing and maintaining medical records
      • Performing basic secretarial skills and medical transcription
      • Handling telephone inquiries and written correspondence

      **Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projected national growth in job openings for medical assistants 2021-2031 https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-assistants.htm Projections are national. Local job market demand may vary.

       

       

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        Portland Campus

        1425 NE Irving St.
        Portland, Oregon 97232

        PH: (971) 229-4551
        FX: (503) 281-6739

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        Wednesday8 am - 8 pm
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        Financial Aid

        As part of our commitment to your success, Concorde ensures that you have access to comprehensive information and guidance in navigating the financial aid process. Concorde offers financial aid and scholarship programs to those who qualify.

        Accreditation

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        1. Program length may be subject to change dependent on transfer credits and course load. Please refer to current course catalog for more information. Concorde does not guarantee admittance, graduation, subsequent employment or salary amount.

        2. Professional certification is not a requirement for graduation, may not be a requirement for employment nor does it guarantee employment.

        3. Financial aid is available to those who qualify but may not be available for all programs. Concorde does not guarantee financial aid or scholarship awards or amounts.

        4. Clinical hour requirements and delivery may vary by campus location and may be subject to change. Concorde does not guarantee clinical site assignments based upon student preference or geographic convenience; nor do clinical experiences guarantee graduation, post-clinical employment or salary outcomes.

        5. Registration and certification requirements for taking and passing these examinations are not controlled by Concorde, but by outside agencies, and are subject to change by the agency without notice. Therefore, Concorde cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take these exams, at all or at any specific time, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.