Medical Assistant
Careers
Job Outlook in Vermont
High Demand
What you might do
Medical Assistants help health care providers care for patients. They take patients’ vital signs and medical histories, manage supplies, and may take blood or give medication. They also help with administrative tasks.
Where you might work
Doctor’s office, hospital.
Related Links
My Next Move: Medical Assistants
O*Net Online: Medical Assistants
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Medical Assistants
American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
Education Required
Some Medical Assistants hold a non-degree certificate. Others receive on-the-job training.
Where to Study
Center for Technology, Essex
Central Vermont Career Center
Community College of Vermont
CT State Community College
Goodwin University
Berkshire Community College
Bristol Community College
Bunker Hill Community College
Cape Cod Community College
Greenfield Community College
Holyoke Community College
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Massasoit Community College
Middlesex Community College
Mount Wachusett Community College
North Shore Community College
Northern Essex Community College
Quinsigamond Community College
Springfield Technical Community College
River Valley Community College
White Mountains Community College
SUNY Erie
For more information, contact your regional AHEC:
Northern Vermont AHEC
www.nvtahec.org
802-748-2506
Southern Vermont AHEC
www.svtahec.org
802-885-2126
