Medical Assistant Diploma Program

Graduates of the Medical Assistant program at Banner Institute earn a Diploma. What Kind of Work Do We Prepare You To Do? Your Banner Institute training makes you an essential person in the medical office. Our program will qualify you to update patient medical records, fill out insurance forms, schedule appointments, arrange for hospital admission and laboratory services, and handle billing and bookkeeping.

Other medical assistant duties learned at Banner Institute include taking medical histories and recording vital signs, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for exams, and assisting physicians.

What Does Our Medical Assistant Program Offer You? Theory and practical application in the fundamentals of medical diagnostic techniques Study of the anatomy and physiology of the body and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification Knowledge of standard clinical and laboratory procedures Training with regard to venipuncture, injections, electrocardiography (EKG), measurement of vital signs, and preparation for physical and specialty exams Required administrative procedures for use in a physician's office or clinic An introduction to medical insurance coding and claim processing An externship in a medical facility

Why Should You Train for a Career in Medical Assistant? Increasing utilization of medical assistants in the rapidly-growing healthcare industries will result in fast employment growth for the occupation. In fact, medical assisting is projected to be the fastest growing occupation from 2002 to 2012. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics What Career Choices are Available to Graduates? Upon graduation, you will be qualified to work as a Clinical Medical Assistant, an Administrative Medical Assistant, a Medical Receptionist, a Medical Insurance Biller, a Medical Bookkeeper or a Laboratory Assistant in places like:

Physicians' Offices Offices of Health Practioners Outpatient Care Centers

The Banner Institute of Chicago, Illinois provides career-minded students with the education they need to earn an in-demand job in Health Care or Technology. It offers job training programs in:

Diploma Program:

• Computer Networking & Security
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Billing & Coding
• Massage Therapy
• Surgical Technologist

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