Begin an Allied Health Career with NCE

Over recent years the United States has experienced a booming healthcare industry. An aging population, increasing life expectancies, and more people than ever before with health insurance have led to this unprecedented growth. With this growth has come an increasing demand for medical professionals, and Allied Health workers in particular. What, or who, are Allied Healthcare professionals? A term used to classify up to 100 different healthcare careers, Allied Health workers are defined as any medical professional besides doctors and nurses. Medical Assistants, Massage Therapists, Chiropractors, Nutritionists and Athletic Trainers all fall into this field. Allied Health careers are varied and each is unique in its job description, but all are growing, in-demand fields in today’s economy. Read on to learn more about how you can join the growing Allied Healthcare field and begin a rewarding new medical career. 

According to CareerProfiles, a career and job search website, two of the top ten fastest growing jobs in Allied Health are Lab Assistant and Medical Assistant. Each of these medical careers offers a chance at a rewarding career without an expensive four year degree from a university. At NCE, you can train for one of the fastest growing healthcare careers in as few as 9 months! National Career Education (NCE), in Citrus Heights, California, trains students just like you for success in these in-demand Allied Health career paths. 

Training for a healthcare career requires more than lectures and textbooks. At NCE, students learn practical skills by doing, not just reading. All programs at NCE are taught in a hands-on environment by industry professionals. Courses are offered days, evenings, and on the weekends, and all programs are designed to be completed in a relatively short amount of time. Most importantly, all programs at NCE prepare students to obtain industry-recognized professional certifications upon graduation. 

At NCE, you can train to be a Medical Assistant in as few as 9 months. The Medical Assistant program at NCE teaches students to perform basic laboratory procedures, as well as how to assist physicians in medical office examinations. NCE students learn to perform administrative duties such as bookkeeping, record management, appointment scheduling, insurance, and medical practice management. Upon completion of the program, NCE graduates are prepared to obtain the Medical Assistant National Certification from the NCCT.

The Lab Assistant/EKG Technician/Phlebotomist program can also be completed in just 9 months. NCE students learn to perform many important procedures, including laboratory procedures for hematology, bacteriology, urinalysis, electrocardiography, and phlebotomy. Students also develop communication and interpersonal skills. Upon completion of the program, students are CPR certified and are prepared to obtain the California Phlebotomy Technician (CPT1) certification from the State of California. 

Each of these three Allied Healthcare careers represent an opportunity for you to join the rapidly growing medical field. With NCE, you can train to be a Medical Assistant or Lab Assistant fast, so you can get to work sooner and begin the new life you have been working for. At NCE, we help students just like you realize their career dreams. 

If you are ready to explore your options in one of these rapidly growing Allied Healthcare fields, then give NCE a call at 800-915-3593 today! Our friendly and helpful Admissions Representatives are waiting to answer any questions you have about NCE and our programs, and can help you determine which career path is the best fit for you. Contact us to schedule a tour of our modern Sacramento-area campus, or begin the application process. You can have a successful Allied Healthcare career, and you can make your goals a reality - Make it happen with NCE!

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Medical Assistant Certification San Jose

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Medical Biller/Coder/Office Specialist

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Massage Therapy

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Commercial Refrigeration, Heating and Air Conditioning

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Lab Assistant EKG Technician / Phlebotomist

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Electrician Training

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