Medical Assisting Career - Dream Comes True for MCI Graduate
Key Takeaways
An ECPI University Medical Careers Institute (MCI) graduate successfully transitions from education to a fulfilling healthcare career. The comprehensive diploma and associate degree programs prepare students for immediate entry-level employment in medical settings.
- Medical assisting programs at ECPI can be completed in as little as 11-17 months through accelerated, year-round schedules
- MCI graduates have successfully landed positions including leadership roles such as Executive Director at dental facilities
- ECPI's Medical Assisting programs are accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
- Career support services help students with resume writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies
- Graduates are prepared for both clinical and administrative roles in physician offices, hospitals, and clinics
She married in 1995 and had eight children over the next eleven years. In 2007, her life became complicated. Her husband became very ill and could not work. She decided it was time to take control of her life. The family moved to South Carolina and Emma started working on her GED.
She was soon hired as a cook at the local school – at least she could be near her children. Emma then earned her GED in just one year and got a job in manufacturing but was injured at work and had to have surgery. During that time, she began thinking about college. “It was kind of funny,” she says, “I had talked with someone at ECPI University back in 2008 but told them I wasn’t ready and to call me back in four years. Can you believe it? They did just that and I enrolled at the Greenville campus in 2012.
"One of my first thoughts was ‘oh my, what have I gotten myself into?’ but I knew that with God all things are possible and if it was His will, He would help me make it through,” says Emma. It took a lot of juggling to get to all my classes and still be there for the children. They also needed to make sacrifices for me so I had study time. I couldn't have done it without the support of my family and everyone at ECPI University. They really worked with me to help me stay on course.”
In March of this year, Emma graduated with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Science, Medical Assisting. She has since earned her RMA and CMA certifications and is now employed at Landrum Family Healthcare. “I am excited to see what my children will do after seeing what I was able to accomplish,” she says. “It’s never too late!”
Are you interested in a career path in Medical Assisting? ECPI University offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Science, Medical Assisting that you can complete in as little as 1.5 years! Contact us TODAY! It could be the Best Decision You Ever Make!
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