Also called: Clinical Assistant (orthopedics)
Assists doctors in a sports medicine or orthopedic clinic with patient intake and procedures.
They take patient histories, prepare exam rooms, help with injections, and schedule MRIs. It's a common first step for students heading to PA or medical school.
Based on BLS medical assistants, May 2024 estimates.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Certificate or associate degree in medical assisting.
Ways in: Certification, 2-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Medical Assisting.
Growing much faster than average (about 12% over 10 years). Much-faster-than-average growth projected.
Medium risk for 10 years. Scheduling, intake and paperwork are automating with AI scribes; hands-on patient care stays human.
Classes: Health science CTE, Anatomy, Computer applications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 31-9092.
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