We Proudly Present Medical Assistant Graduate Barbara Perez

“Live life to the fullest.” This principle encouraged Barbara Perez to pursue a new career and enroll in Rockford Career College's medical assistant program. Completing courses, hands-on training, and a 170-hour externship with 160 hours in a clinical setting, Barbara successfully graduated and began the career of her dreams. We are extremely proud of her for achieving her career goals.

What You Learn in a Medical Assistant Program

For each graduate of a program, we highlight three different courses. During the program, Barbara took courses such as: Pharmacology and Pathology, General Anatomy & Physiology, and Medical Office Emergencies.

In these courses, she learned about:

• Drug classification, dosage calculation, routes and methods of drug administration, prescription management, and abbreviations used in pharmacology
• Basic chemistry; cells and tissues; and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, neurological, genitourinary, reproductive, and digestive systems
• Wound recognition and basic treatment, patient triage through primary assessment, the medical assistant’s role in emergency preparedness and response, and CPR and basic First Aid techniques and methods

How Our Graduate Became a Medical Assistant

Like Barbara, you too could become a medical assistant in just a matter of months and start your career journey in this interesting and necessary profession. We believe in your ability to accomplish your goals and will guide you throughout your career journey. Whether you need assistance with enrolling, finding a tutor, exploring your financial aid options, or networking with local employers, we are ready to help. 

Rockford Career College's Medical Assistant Program at a Glance

Program Length: 10 months
Learning Environment: Hybrid format incorporating online and on-campus components
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Job Outlook: 19% increase in the U.S. projected from 2019-2029¹

Find out more about our medical assistant program today. Call 888.680.6682 or submit the Request Information form on our website. We want to help you start your desired career and begin living life to the fullest.

Reference:
¹ National Center for O*NET Development.  Illinois Employment Trends: 31-9092.00 - Medical Assistants.  O*NET OnLine. Retrieved May 18, 2021, from https://www.onetonline.org/link/localtrends/31-9092.00?st=IL&g=Go

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