Medical Assistants

Significant Points

• About 6 out of 10 medical assistants work in offices of physicians.
• Some medical assistants are trained on the job, but many complete 1- or 2-year programs in vocational-technical high schools, postsecondary vocational schools, and community and junior colleges.
• Medical assistants is projected to be one of the fastest growing occupations over the 2004-14 period.
• Job prospects should be best for medical assistants with formal training or experience, particularly those with certification.

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