Associate Degree in Medical Assisting

Medical assistants usually maintain medical records, schedule appointments, and prepare letters and bills. They also have many medical responsibilities, such as taking vital signs, explaining medical procedures to patients, and preparing medical treatment rooms before patients arrive.

People interested in medical assistant careers can receive training at community colleges, trade schools, or online. Students of these programs complete courses in physiology, anatomy, and medical lingo, among many other subjects. Most formal programs can be completed in two years or less.

The BLS predicts that the number of jobs for medical assistants will increase quicker than average over the next ten years. Most medical assistants are employed by doctors' offices. This is a great career for people who want to help others and who want a high degree of job security.