Online Training for Medical Assistants :: St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants

According to the United States Department of Labor, "Medical assistants held about 483,600 jobs in 2008. About 62 percent worked in offices of physicians; 13 percent worked in public and private hospitals, including inpatient and outpatient facilities; and 11 percent worked in offices of other health practitioners, such as chiropractors and optometrists. Most of the remainder worked in other healthcare industries, such as outpatient care centers and nursing and residential care facilities. Employment is projected to grow much faster than average, ranking medical assistants among the fastest growing occupations over the 2008–18 decade. Job opportunities should be excellent, particularly for those with formal training". Formal training is now available online at many schools. One of the best and most popular is St. Augustine School of Medical Assistants, thier program is very affordable, nationally accredited adn certified. You can read more about this innovative program at: www.medassistant.org.