There is no such thing as “too late” for training as a medical assistant. Better yet, you can add to your credentials as a certified phlebotomist and get the training you need to become a clinical medical assistant (CMA) right here at NTX Training Institute.
As a medical assistant, you’ll enjoy exciting, fulfilling, and high-paying work that allows you to work with patients and doctors alike, and school is the first step to getting there.
There are students of all ages in medical assistant programs.
Because a high school diploma is all you need to enroll, it’s true that many students are around 18 years old or college-age.
However, that doesn’t tell the whole story. An entire third of post-high school students are now 25 or older, and the average age of a working medical assistant is around 36.
People of all ages are entering the field, whether they’re just starting their careers, returning to work, or making a midlife change.
Medical assistants are an essential part of healthcare.
Let’s talk for a moment about what medical assistants actually do in their day-to-day.
CMAs split their day between office duties and clinical work. The job is all about variety. The various duties include:
- Taking vital signs
- Drawing blood
- Collecting specimens
- Assisting with exams
- Prepping patients
- Scheduling appointments
- Updating records
Older students arrive better prepared.
People who come back to education at an older age tend to do better than those who come straight from primary school.
According to a report from Jobs for the Future, adult learners are able to draw from their extensive lived experience to succeed. They also tend to be more motivated academically.
You can bring transferable skills to the role.
Remember—you’re not starting over. When you enroll as a CMA student, you bring several valuable skills with you.
If you’ve ever worked in a customer-facing role, for example, you’ve developed patience and empathy, two qualities that patients deeply appreciate.
The same goes for those who have worked jobs that involve organizational skills or communication.
CMA programs are quick.
Imagine where you want to be four months from now. If you think you’d enjoy your working life better as a clinical medical assistant, then there’s no reason not to enroll.
It’s only four months.
NTX Training Institute’s clinical medical assistant training program takes just sixteen weeks and ends with the testing for the nationally recognized NHA exam, so you’ll hit the ground running.
The healthcare industry continues to grow.
Healthcare workers will be in growing demand for the next decade or more.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the healthcare field overall is projected to grow by 8.4 percent between 2024 and 2034 (faster than the 3.1 percent average growth rate for all jobs). Support roles like medical assisting will grow even faster, with a projected increase of 12.4 percent over that period.
Medical assisting leads to further opportunities.
Career growth doesn’t end when you become a medical assistant. Many people who begin as older students advance into specialized clinical roles like phlebotomy or EKG. Others focus on office management or healthcare administration. Your path is up to you.
There’s always a reason to advance your career.
Starting now, you’re four months away from becoming a clinical medical assistant.
Enroll at NTX Training Institute today, and our program will give you the skills you need to work as a certified medical assistant.
