Institute of Medical and Business Careers Medical Assisting with Phlebotomy (Diploma) Erie, Pennsylvania

The Medical Assisting with Phlebotomy (Diploma) program equips students with a range of key skills in both administrative and clinical tasks, including phlebotomy, and provides practical experience through an internship. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in various health care settings.

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Key Skills Taught:

• Administrative Duties: patient support, scheduling, communicating, billing, office management
• Clinical Responsibilities: vital signs, explaining procedures, preparing patients, taking medical histories, assisting in procedures, lab work collection, administering medications, diagnostic tests
• Phlebotomy Tasks: drawing blood samples, testing for health conditions, entering patient information, organizing blood-drawing trays, sterilizing equipment
• Internship: practical experience in a healthcare setting
• Certifications: Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA), Nationally Registered Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NRCPT), CPR certification

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Program Features:

• Job Placement: 100% for both Pittsburgh and Erie campuses
• Program Format: On-Campus with optional online component
• Average Class Size: 25 or less
• Job Outlook: 154,900 new jobs by 2028
• Preparation for Certification Exams: Included in the program
• Internship Requirement: Physical exam and current immunizations needed
• Eligibility for Online Courses: Available for Erie or Pittsburgh campus students

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Career Opportunities:

• Graduates can seek entry-level employment in hospitals, doctors’ offices, nursing care facilities, and outpatient care centers
• Some employers may require a criminal background check for internships or employment

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Certifications and Advantages:

• Certification exams not mandatory for employment but enhance job competitiveness
• Passing certifications validates competencies and skills in the field of study

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Job Market Outlook:

• Expected creation of 154,900 new jobs between 2018 and 2028 in the medical assisting field
• Approximately 686,600 individuals were employed in this field as of 2018

The program length for the Medical Assisting with Phlebotomy (Diploma) program is slightly more than a year.

The Institute of Medical and Business Careers (IMBC) is a career training institution with campuses in Erie and Pittsburgh, as well as online programs.