Medical Training: It’s Not as Difficult as You May Think

There are several myths tied to the medical training profession. You will hear people say that medical training is only for the most brilliant minds. Others say there’s a lot of competition. Some are afraid that they will have no life outside studies. Even worse is the rumor that medical training institutions discriminate against struggling students. Medical training is not as difficult as you may think. Short medical courses are becoming increasingly popular, even among young people straight from high school. Anyone can be successful in a medical training course, and here’s why: 1. Discipline and study ethics matter the most …

Medical Trade School in DC

Did you know there is a medical trade school in DC that can help you find a rewarding career in the healthcare field as a medical assistant, medical office administrator, or medical office professional? At Career Technical Institute (CTI), not only can you learn various technical trades, you can also learn various medical trades in many growing medical career fields. By training to become a Medical Assistant, Medical Office Professional or Medical Administrative Assistant, you will qualify to work in various types of healthcare facilities such as physician offices, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. As the population ages, the demand …

Medical Assistant Training Programs in DC

You can get a rewarding career and become a Medical Assistant with medical assistant training programs in DC. Career Technical Institute (CTI) is a premier technical and career training institution in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Students will get quality training at CTI’s Washington D.C. campus, located in the downtown business district, with easy access to public transportation. At CTI, students learn how to administer medication, monitor vital signs, take blood, assist with exams and perform supportive administrative tasks. They also get real-world experience through an unpaid externship at a local medical office or healthcare facility. Both day and evening …

Prepare for Medical Assistant Certification in Washington DC

Did you know that you can gain your Medical Assistant Certification in Washington DC in less than a year? While some other healthcare-related programs take several years to complete, earning a Medical Assistant Certificate can be considerably shorter. In just 40 weeks, you can earn your certificate at Career Technical Institute with our Medical Assistant program. Keep reading to learn why becoming a Medical Assistant could be the career path for you. What Actually Does a Medical Assistant Do? Medical Assistants perform a variety of administrative and patient-related tasks. Typically, a medical assistant works in a healthcare facility administering medication, …

Healthcare Industry Needs Medical Assistants

The rapid spread of the Coronavirus has put the healthcare industry in a tailspin. Today, brave and noble healthcare workers are on the frontline saving lives. More healthcare workers are needed. There has been no time in recent history when medical assistants have been in such high demand. According to Reader’s Digest, the demand for trained medical personnel has skyrocketed. Medical Office Professionals are needed to process insurance paperwork for patients. Medical Assistants are needed to take vital signs and collect samples for lab tests. There is also a dire need for Medical Office Administrators to perform vital administrative duties …

CTI Medical Assistants 3rd Annual 2019 Winter Drive for the Homeless

This holiday season, there are thousands of people in Washington D.C. who don’t know how they will get their next meal. Many of these people include working poor-families, fixed-income seniors, low-income military families, the homeless, and children living in poverty. A recent survey showed that there are approximately 6,904 homeless people in D.C. In addition, according to the Census Bureau, 14 percent of the District’s 28,400 veterans are reportedly living in poverty. Federal and local providers of human services are trying to help veterans at risk of becoming homeless. A VA spokeswoman recently told The Times, “We’re actively looking to …