Many people wanting to get into the medical profession in Washington start with medical assisting. Medical assistants help healthcare practitioners with day-to-day tasks such as prepping a patient for medical procedures or scheduling appointments. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there will be a 19% increase in medical assisting positions within the next decade. This means that there will be plenty of opportunities to fill the empty positions that need to be filled for the next ten years. If you'd like to enter the workforce as a medical assistant, a great place to start is by enrolling in an online medical assistant training program. You'll be given the tools you need to start strong, and you'll be able to learn the job from the comfort of your own home.
There's only one online medical assistant program based in Washington, and it's offered by Health Professionals Institute. Other options include campus-based programs or enrolling in an online medical assistant program based out of another state. No matter what program you choose, make sure it’s properly accredited, offers the program type you want (certificate/diploma or associate’s degree) and has a high satisfaction and graduation rate.
