| Diploma Program: Ft. Worth
Medical assistants have become an important part of the health care team and their responsibilities continue to expand as the need for their services grows. According to the Department of Labor, medical assisting is projected to be one of the fastest growing occupations through 2014.
The objective of the Medical Assisting with X-ray and EKG Diagnostic Emphasis Program is to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge that will help prepare them for entry-level medical assisting positions that may include X-ray and EKG responsibilities. In addition to the Medical Assisting Program, the X-Ray and EKG Diagnostic Emphasis curriculum is designed to help prepare medical assistants for additional registration and state certifications.*
This Program usually requires 52 weeks to complete, including a 144-clock hour externship requirement. If you have completed the Medical Assisting Program at Remington College within the last few years, you may be able to transfer in your Medical Assisting credits, which could allow you to complete the Medical Assisting with X-ray and EKG Diagnostic Emphasis Program in as little as 12 weeks.
* Registry and Certifications may vary by state
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