Medical Laboratory and Assisting
The Medical Laboratory and Assisting program trains students in administrative and medical tasks needed to assist physicians in examining and treating patients, preparing them for work in private medical practices, public clinics, health care facilities, and health maintenance organizations (HMOs).
Highlights
- Record vital signs
- Learn administrative tasks
- Document medical information from patients
- Perform laboratory tests, including EKGs and phlebotomy
Technical Program Spotlight Video
Career Opportunities in Medical Laboratory & Assisting
Careers as a Medical Assistant
- Administrative Medical Assistant
- Clinical Medical Assistant
- Records Management Clerk
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Medical Office Manager
- Certified Medical Assistant (in specialty areas i.e., Pediatrics)
- Medical Lab Assistant/Technologist
- Blood Bank Technician
- Ophthalmology, Internal Medicine
- Specimen Processing Technician
With Experience and/or Advanced Training
- Central Supply Technician
- Dental Aide
- Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)/Paramedic
- Physical Therapy Aide
- Respiratory Therapy Aide
Related Occupations
- Laboratory Technician
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Medical Assistant
- Professional Nurse (with Bachelor of Science)
- Respiratory Technician
- Technical Nurse (with Associates Degree)