There is an increased demand for quality health care due to the nation's aging population and continuous technological advances. As a result, medical assisting is predicted to be one of the fastest-growing occupations through 2014.* Take the first step toward entering this rewarding profession with an education from Andover College.
Mission Statement
Andover College's medical assisting program aims to provide students with an education that will prepare them to enter the medical workforce with demonstrated technical skills, work ethics, and professional values. These are characterized by students who achieve entry-level competencies, promote a positive attitude, contribute as team players, are responsible professionals, and are empathetic to patients' needs.
Program-Specific Outcomes
- Demonstrate competencies in all aspects of medical assisting clinical practice
- Exhibit proficiency in clerical and administrative functions required of a medical assistant
- Employ the highest standards and ethical and legal values in medical assisting practices
- Integrate knowledge from behavioral and biological sciences as a basis for allied health practices
- Embody professional behaviors as defined by the discipline of medical assisting
Employment Opportunities
Andover College's goal is to help you prepare for a fulfilling medical assisting career with a bright future. We focus on enhancing your potential for job placement. Upon graduation, you may apply for job opportunities at local clinics, physicians' offices, hospitals, HMOs, or other allied health facilities.
* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-2007 Edition.