Jobs in the healthcare field have never been in higher demand. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in healthcare careers are projected to grow 15% from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average across all occupations. At ACI Medical & Dental School, you can be certified for a new job in the healthcare field in just a few months.
Here is a look at just some of the in demand careers our students will be qualified for, organized by our three primary programs.
In Demand Careers for Medical Assistants
Our Certified Medical Assistant program provides students with the skills and knowledge to become a medical assistant with phlebotomy, EKG, and patient care technician certifications in as little as 4 months. Our students receive hands on training with state of the art equipment in our on site laboratory.
NHA Certification: Students who successfully complete the Medical Assistant program will be certified through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and prepared to work in a variety of health care settings including doctor’s offices, clinics, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities assisting doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Job Outlook: The Bureau of Labor Statistics has stated that between 2019 and 2029 there is an expected 19% increase in job growth for Medical Assistants, which is much higher than the average across all occupations.
Careers: Students who complete this program will be prepared for a wide variety of in demand careers, including:
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Clinical Assistant
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
- Chiropractic Assistant
- Doctor Assistant
- Medical Office Assistant
- Ophthalmic Technician
- Optometric Assistant
- Optometric Technician
- Medical Lab Assistant
- Lab Liaison Technician
- Laboratory Technician
- Mobile Examiner
- Patient Service Technician (PST)
- Registered Phlebotomist
- Phlebotomy Technician
In Demand Careers for Dental Assistants
The Dental Assistant Training program with Radiology at ACI Medical & Dental School gives NJ students the knowledge and skills necessary to become a Dental Assistant with Radiology in just a few months.
DANB Exam: Students who successfully complete our Dental Assistant Training program are eligible to take the Radiation Health Safety Exam (RHS) exam through the Dental Assistant National Board Examination.
Job Outlook: The Bureau of Labor Statistics has stated that between 2019 and 2029 there is an expected 7% increase in job growth for Dental Assistants.
Careers: Students who complete this program will be prepared for a wide variety of in demand careers, including:
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
- Surgical Dental Assistant
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
- Certified Registered Dental Assistant
- Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA)
- Expanded Function Dental Assistant
- Oral Surgery Assistant
- Orthodontic Assistant (Ortho Asst)
- Orthodontic Technician
In Demand Careers for Medical/Dental Administrative Assistants
The Medical & Dental Administrative Assistant Program with Electronic Health Records and Billing & Coding provides students with the training and skills necessary to work in a variety of medical and dental settings. Students who are a part of this program learn billing & coding, reimbursement and insurance, business communications, medical & dental computer software programs, and managing health records electronically.
NHA Certification: Once this program has been successfully completed, students will be Certified Billing and Coding Specialists, Certified Medical Administrative Assistants, and Certified Electronic Health Record Specialists through the National Healthcareer Association.
Job Outlook: According to the NHA, Medical Administrative Assistants are experiencing a job growth rate of 22.5%. There has never been a better time to pursue this career.
Careers: Students who complete this course will be prepared for any of the following in-demand healthcare administration careers:
- Medical Administrative Assistant
- Dental Administrative Assistant
- Medical Scribe
- Billing and Coding Specialist
- Medical Billing Specialist
- Dental Billing Specialist
- Patient Access Representative
- Health Information Technician
- Medical Secretary
- Medical Receptionist
- Medical Office Specialist
- Dental Receptionist
- EHR Specialist
- Unit Secretary
Get Started on an In Demand Career Today!
To learn more about our programs and take the first step towards an exciting career in the medical and dental fields, contact ACI Medical & Dental School today!
