Welcome to Medical Career Training
One of the fastest growing areas of employment today is the field of health care. According the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the health care field is one of the largest industries in the United States today. In 2008, health care provided 14.3 million jobs for hourly and salaried workers and of the twenty fastest growing occupations today, eight of them are in health care.
The demand for health professionals is also increasing do to the fact that the nations largest population, the baby boom generation, is rapidly approaching old age. Employment among health care practitioners and technical occupations is expected to increase by 21 percent by 2018. Health care will generate 3.2 million new jobs between 2008 and 2018, more than any other industry, largely due to the fact that the nation’s largest population, the baby boomers, is rapidly approaching old age, increasing demand for health care services. As the number of older people continues to grow, and as new developments allow for the treatment of more medical conditions, more health care professionals will be needed.
The decision to go into the medical field is one that should not be made based on the easy ability to find a job or a high salary, however. It is extremely hard work, with irregular and long hours, and you are constantly in a position to fulfill the demands of clients and patients. All of these factors must be considered before choosing to pursue a career in medicine. In spite of the demand that this type of career can put on you, it is an extremely fulfilling one, as you are constantly contributing to the health and well-being of other people.
*Source: US Dept. of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition. National salary figures may not reflect local salary conditions and are not a guarantee of any particular salary. http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs035.htm#earnings
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(Mobile) - Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician |
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(Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile) - Medical Assistant, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Health Services Management, Healthcare Reimbursement, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Office Management, Orthopaedic Technology, Pharmacy Technician, Surgical Technology |
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| Arkansas |
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(Little Rock) - Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician |
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(Rogers) - Medical Assisting, Medical Office Assistant |
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| Arizona Schools |
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(Mesa, Phoenix) - Medical Assisting |
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(Phoenix) - Medical Assisting |
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(Mesa, Phoenix, Tucson) - Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Respiratory Therapist, Veterinary Technician |
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(Phoenix) - Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Respiratory Therapy, Veterinary Assistant |
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(Tempe) - Medical Insurance Coding, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician |
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(Phoenix, Tempe) - Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Practical Technologist in Radiology, Surgical Technologist, Dental Assistant, Hospital Unit Coordinator, Massage Therapy |
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| California Schools |
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(Alhambra, Anaheim, City of Industry, Gardena, Hayward, Los Angeles (Wilshire), Lynnwood, New Orleans, Ontario, Reseda, San Bernardino, San Francisco, San Jose, West Los Angeles, Wilshire) - Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding, Pharmacy Technician |
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(Indio) - Medical Assisting, Dental Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Massage Therapy, Administrative Medical/Dental |
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(Salinas) - Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assisting, Medical Biller/Coder |
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(Santa Rosa) - Medical Assisting, Billing/ Coding |
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(Sacramento) - Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Technician |
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(Santa Clara) - Lab Assistant, EKG Technician/Phleb, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Biller/Coder/Office Specialist |
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(Bakersfield, Fresno, North Hollywood, Palm Springs, Panorama City, Riverside, Sacramento, Salida, San Diego, Stockton, North County) - Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Ultrasound, Diagnostic Vascular Sonography, Back, Office Medical Assisting, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, Radiologic Technology, X-Ray Technician, Back Office Medical Assistant, Massage Therapy |
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(Citrus Heights) - Lab Assistant, EKG Tech/Phlebotomist, Medical Assistant, Medical Biller/Coder/Office Assistant, Optical/Optometric Assistant |
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(Long Beach) - Lab Assistant, EKG Tech/Phlebotomist, Medical Assistant, Medical Biller/Coder/Office Assistant, Optical/Optometric Assistant |
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(Long Beach, Santa Ana) - Medical Assisting |
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(Alhambra, Newport Beach, Ontario) - Medical Asistant |
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(San Diego) - Medical Assisting |
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(Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto, Rancho Cordova, Rancho Cucamonga, Visalia) - Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Health Care Insurance Specialist, Pharmacy Technology |
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(Chula Vista, El Monte, Huntington Park, Los Angeles, Ontario, San Bernardino, San Diego, Van Nuys) - Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Insurance Coding, Pharmacy Technician |
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(Victorville) - Dental Assistant, Massage Therapist, Medical Assistant |
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(Antioch, Citrus Heights, Emeryville, Pleasant Hill, Sacramento, San Jose, San Leandro, Stockton) - Ultrasound Technology, Dental Assisting, Health Care Administration, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technology |
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| Colorado Schools |
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(Denver, North Kansas City) - Medical Assistant |
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(Colorado Springs) - Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding |
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(Aurora) - Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, X-ray Technician (Ltd. Scope) |
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(Thornton) - Medical Assisting, Medical Office Specialist, Pharmacy Technician |
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(Aurora, Colorado Springs, Thornton) - Medical Assisting |
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(Ft. Collins) - Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding |
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(Grand Junction, Pueblo) - Medical Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Massage Therapist |
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(Colorado Springs) - Medical Assisting |
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(Denver North, Denver South) - Medical Assisting, Medical Transcription, Medical Assisting |
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| Connecticut Schools |
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(Branford, Southington, Windsor) - Medical Assistant, Health Claims Specialist, Massage Therapy |
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(New London) - Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding Specialist, Medical Machine Transcription |
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| Florida Schools |
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(Ft.Lauderdale, Ft. Lauderdale - Medical) - Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assisting |
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(Orlando, Palm Harbor) - Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant/Basic X-ray, Noninvasive Cardio Technician, Advanced Cardiovascular Technologist - ECHO |
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(Hialeah, Lauderdale Lakes , Miami, Pembroke, West Palm Beach) - Massage Therapy Technician, Medical Assistant Technician, Medical Coding and Billing Specialist, Medical Office Administrator |
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(Brandon, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Melbourne, Orlando North, Orange Park, Pinellas, Pompano Beach, South Orlando, Tampa) - Assisted Living Administrator, Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance, Billing/Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Surgical Technologist, Massage Therapy |
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(Auburndale, Deland, Jacksonville, Orlando) - Medical Assistant, Medical Administration Assistant |
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(Orlando) - Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Technician, X-ray Technician (Ltd. Scope) |
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(West Palm Beach) - Medical Assisting, Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting Technology |
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(Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Stuart, West Palm Beach) - Medical Assisting |
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(Fort Lauderdale, Hialeah, Kendall, North Miami Beach) - Medical Assisting, Surgical Technologist, Massage Therapy, Cardiovascular Technologist, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding |
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(Jacksonville, Largo, Tampa) - Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician |
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(Pensacola) -Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Practical Nursing |
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| Georgia Schools |
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(Lilburn) - Medical Assisting, Medical Office Administration |
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(Atlanta) - Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Massage Therapy |
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(Marietta, Norcross) - Medical Assistant, Associate in Medical Assisting Technology |
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(Atlanta) - Medical Assistant |
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(Atlanta) - Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding Specialist, Cardiovascular Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography |
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(Atlanta Midtown, Atlanta Northlake) - Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Coding and Billing |
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| Hawaii Schools |
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(Honolulu) - Dental Assisting, Health Information Technology, Medical Assisting, Medical Office Administration |
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(Honolulu) - Clinical Medical Assisting, Massage Therapy |
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| Idaho Schools |
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(Boise) - Massage Therapy, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing |
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| Illinois Schools |
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(Burr Ridge, Chicago, Merrionette Park, North Aurora, Skokie) - Medical Assisting, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding |
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(Melrose Park) - Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding |
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(Collinsville) - Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant |
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(Quincy) - Medical Assistant |
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(Chicago Dupage, O'Hare, River Oaks) -Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Coding and Billing |
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| Indiana Schools |
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(Merrillville) - Medical Assisting, Medical Administrative Assistant |
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(Hammond, Indianapolis, Merrillville) - Clinical Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Coding & Billing, Medical Office Administration, Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork |
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| Iowa Schools |
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(Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Mason City) - Medical Assistant |
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| Kansas Schools |
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(Topeka) - Medical Assisting, Medical Office Assistant |
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(Lawrence) - Medical Assisting |
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| Kentucky Schools |
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(Lexington) - Medical Assisting, Pharmacy |
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| Louisiana Schools |
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(Baton Rogue) - Medical Assisting |
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| Maine Schools |
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(Sanford) - Medical Assistant, Medical Billing Specialist |
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| Maryland |
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(Silver Spring) - Medical Assistant |
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(Hagerstown) - Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing/Coding, Medical Transcriptionist, Phlebotomy, Medical Secretary/Assistant, Medical Receptionist |
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(Landover) - Medical Assisting |
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(Beltsville, Towson) - Medical Billing/Coding, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant |
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| Massachusetts Schools |
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| (Brighton, Chelsea) - Medical Assisting, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Insurance Billing/Codingtr> | |
| (Springfield) - Health Claims Specialist, Massage Therapy,Medical Assistant | |
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(Springfield) - Medical Assistant, Advanced Massage Therapy | |
| Michigan Schools |
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(Detroit) - Medical Assisting, Medical Office Specialist, Pharmacy Technician |
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(Dearborn, Detroit, Southfield) - Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing and Coding, Medical Administrative Assistant |
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(Dearborn, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Southfield) - Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding |
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| Minnesota Schools |
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(Twin Cities)
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound), Histotechnology, Medical Assisting, Radiologic Technology, Veterinary Technology,
Dental Hygiene, Medical Laboratory Technology, Radiation Therapy, Health Services Management, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy |
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(Eagan) - Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing & Coding |
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(Minneapolis, St. Louis Park) - Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding |
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(Brooklyn Center, Oakdale, Plymouth, Richfield, Rochester, Shakopee, St. Cloud) - Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant |
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| Mississippi Schools |
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(Gulf Coast, Jackson) - Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding: Medical Reimbursement, Medical Coding, Medical Office Administration and Assisting |
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| Missouri Schools |
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(Springfield) - Medical Assistant |
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(Springfield, St. Louis) - Medical Insurance Billing/Coding, Medical Assisting, Medical Office Assistant |
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(North Kansas City) - Healthcare Administration, Medical Assistant |
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(Kansas City) - Medical Assistant |
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(Kansas City) - Medical Assistant |
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(Fenton, St. Peters, Hazelwood) - Healthcare Administration, Medical Assistant, Medical Coding and Billing |
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(Kansas City, South County, Springfield, St. Joseph) - Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant |
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| Nebraska Schools |
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(Omaha) - Advanced Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Administrative Specialist |
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| Nevada Schools |
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(Las Vegas) - Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding |
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| New Hampshire Schools |
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(Concord, Nashua, Portsmouth, Salem) - Medical Assistant |
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| New Jersey Schools |
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(South Plainfield) - Medical Assisting, Medical Billing/Coding |
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(Wayne) - Medical Billing, Coding, & Office Administration |
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(Cherry Hill, Linwood) - Medical Assistant |
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(Edison, Mount Laurel, Paramus) - Medical Assisting |
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(Cherry Hill, Egg Harbor Township) - Medical Assisting, Medical Billing & Coding, Medical Office Administration |
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(Iselin) - Medical Assistant, Coding & Billing |
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| New Mexico Schools |
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(Albuquerque) - Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding |
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(Albuquerque) - Medical Assisting |
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| New York Schools |
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(Rochester) - Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding |
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Bohemia) - Medical Assistant, Medical Biller |
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(Binghamton, Poughkeepsie) - Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding Specialist, Medical Transcription Specialist |
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(Garden City, New York, White Plains) - Medical Assistant, Coding & Billing |
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| North Carolina Schools |
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(Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh) - Medical Assisting |
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| Ohio Schools |
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(Gahanna) - Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding |
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(Cincinnati) - Medical Assisting |
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(Cleveland, Cleveland West) - Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance and Coding |
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(Cleveland) - Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding Specialist |
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| Oklahoma Schools |
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(Oklahoma City) - Medical Office Assistant |
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| Oregon Schools |
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(Portland) - Medical Assistant, Administrative Medical Assistant |
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(Portland) - Medical Administrative Assistant |
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(Beaverton) - Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding |
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| Pennsylvania Schools |
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(Allentown) - Medical Assisting |
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(Pittsburgh) - Medical Administrative Secretary, Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance Billing and Coding |
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(Allentown, Center City, Northeast Philadelphia, Plymouth Meeting) - Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant |
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(Philadelphia) - Medical Assisting, Medical Office Administration, Medical Coding, Medical Assistant |
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(Philadelphia) - Medical Assistant, Coding & Billing |
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(Springfield) - Medical Assistant, Billing & Coding |
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| South Carolina Schools |
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(Greenville) - Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Office Management, Pharmacy Technology |
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| South Dakota Schools |
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(Sioux Falls) - Medical Assisting |
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| Tennessee |
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(Chattanooga) - Medical Assistant |
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(Cookeville, Nashville) - Medical Assisting |
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(Memphis, Nashville) - Medical Assisting |
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| Texas |
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(Amarillo) - Administrative Medical/Dental Assistant, Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Office Administration |
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(Dallas, Hurst, North Richland Hills) - Medical Assisting |
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(Arlington, Dallas, Fort Worth) - Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing and Coding |
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(Austin, Houston/Bissonnet, Greenspoint, Hobby, San Antonio) - Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing and Coding |
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(Irving) - Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding |
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Medical Assistant, Medical Coding Specialist, Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Office Administration, Patient Care, Pharmacy Technician, Radiologic Technology, Sterile Processing, Surgical Technology |
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(Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, North Houston) - Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance and Coding |
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(Austin, Houston North Loop, Houston Southwest) - Medical Assisting |
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Medical Assistant, Medical Assisting and Office Administration, Medical Billing and Coding |
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(Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston-Technology) - Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Coding & Billing |
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| Utah |
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(Salt Lake City) - Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Coding and Billing, Medical Administrative Assistant |
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| Virginia |
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(Alexandria, Arlington, Manassas) - Medical Assisting, Medical Administrative Specialist |
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(Manassas, Roanoke) - Medical Administration, Medical Assisting |
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(Arlington, Tyson's Corner) - Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance, Medical Billing |
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(Chesapeake, Newport News) - Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance, Medical Billing |
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(Newport News, Richmond, Virginia Beach) - Medical Assisting, Medical Office Specialist |
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(Renton) - Medical Assistant |
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| Washington |
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(Spokane) - Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding |
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(Bremerton, Everett, Renton, Tacoma, Vancouver) - Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding, Medical Administrative Assistant |
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(Seattle) - Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding |
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(Renton) - Medical Assistant |
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| West Virginia |
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(Cross Lanes) - Medical Assistant, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding |
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| Wisconsin |
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(Milwaukee) - Medical Assistant |
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(Milwaukee) - Medical Assistant |
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* DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org. Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. In New York, DeVry University operates as DeVry College of New York. DeVry University operates as DeVry Institute of Technology in Calgary, Alberta. DeVry is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. AC0060. DeVry University is authorized for operation by the THEC. www.state.tn.us/thec. Nashville Campus - 3343 Perimeter Hill Dr., Nashville, TN 37211
Program availability varies by location.©2010 DeVry Educational Development Corp. All rights reserved
