Medical Assisting with Basic X-Ray Training Program
Level up your skills by training as a medical assistant with basic X-ray training at Fortis
The Fortis Medical Assistant and Basic X-Ray training program offers an exciting and dynamic career choice for students interested in entering the healthcare field and utilizing cutting-edge radiologic technology.
What does a medical assistant with basic X-ray training do?
Medical assistants with basic X-ray training not only interact with patients and perform clinical duties and administrative tasks, they also have the added advantage of using their skills to perform limited scope X-ray procedures by operating radiographic equipment in a doctor’s office or walk-in medical clinic.
What does it take to become a medical assistant with basic X-ray training?
To enroll in the Fortis Medical Assistant with Basic X-ray training program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) certificate, or equivalent
- Be at least 17 years old at the start of studies
- Submit an application form
- Participate in an interview with administrative staff
Why Fortis?
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Less time to earn a degree or diploma and start employment
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Career-focused classes
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Hands-on training
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Flexible class schedules
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Accredited programs
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Financial aid for those who qualify
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Career services
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Connections to local employers
What does a medical assistant with basic X-ray training program at Fortis look like?
- Earn a diploma in 48 weeks
- Experience a mix of classroom and hands-on learning
- Participate in an externship, applying learned skills to real-life situations in a healthcare setting
- Learn from passionate, experienced instructors with real-world skills and a dedication to student success
- Become eligible upon completion of the program to take the National Health Career Association’s (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART) exam for the Limited Scope Practice in Radiography*
What You’ll Learn
- All the skills you’d learn as a Medical Assistant including interpersonal and communication skills to bridge between patients, doctors, and other staff, clinical skills, and administrative skills
- X-ray training including how to perform limited numbers and types of X-ray procedures, how to screen/film and digital image receptor systems, and safe radiation practices in the operation of X-ray machines
What career opportunities are available for medical assistants with basic X-Ray?
Graduates of the Fortis Medical Assistant with Basic X-Ray Training Program will be prepared to seek entry-level employment in hospitals, physicians’ offices, inpatient and outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, and corporate offices as a Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, and Limited Scope Medical X-Ray Technician under the direct supervision and control of a licensed practitioner to provide patient care.
What is the job outlook?
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