Through family I was referred to the school. I was working as a part-time hair stylist and
wanted a career change. I signed up in
Feb 2012 for the Medical Assistant Certificate Program. I have graduated in January 2013 and within 2
months was working in the field.
I really appreciated all the help my instructor, Dr. Nick, gave me
with my studies. I had him for most of my core classes and he also provided me
with extra assistance preparing for the various certifications. It was very important for me to become
certified as soon as possible. I am now certified as a Clinical Medical
Assistant (CCMA), Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) and EKG Technician (CET).
I work in the field as a Clinical Research Assistant/MA Coordinator
for an Evanston Clinic. My duties
include everything that I learned in the MA program (patient care,
administrative duties, lab work, phlebotomy, EKG, and also research
coordinating).
I found my job through Craigslist and sent them a professional email
stating that I was interested in volunteer work as a MA. Within a couple of
weeks, I went from volunteering to a paid position.
