Vitals, Charts, and Care – Unitech is Where it Begins.

A career as a medical assistant requires a solid foundation in healthcare knowledge and the ability to provide compassionate, efficient care to patients. Some of the key responsibilities you can expect to handle as a medical assistant include:

• Taking & recording patient vital signs
• Preparing patients for exams & procedures
• Assisting physicians during exams
• Administering medications & injections
• Managing patient records & scheduling appointments
• Performing basic lab tests & collecting specimens
• Handling patient inquiries & providing customer service

You’ll work side by side with doctors, nurses, and patients—strong communication is key. Medical assistants work in various settings, and duties may vary depending on the specific healthcare setting in which you work. The professional environments are endless, with private physician practices, specialized clinics, hospital settings, medical research institutions, and more locations all needing medical assistants as part of their staff.

Ready to launch your future in healthcare? Train today and take advantage of:

• A Rewarding Career: You’ll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on patient’s lives by providing essential care and support in medical settings.

• Career Advancement Opportunities: Medical assistants can expand their skills and specialize in different areas of healthcare, offering numerous opportunities for growth and continued education.

CHECK OUT THE CLASSES THAT BUILD YOUR SKILLS AND PREP YOU FOR REAL PATIENT CARE.

Hands-On. Patient-Centered. Job-Ready.

You won’t just learn it—you’ll live it. As part of your training, you’ll complete an 80-hour externship at a local healthcare facility—applying your skills in a real clinical setting. It’s your chance to gain hands-on experience, build professional connections, and earn valuable references that can help open doors after graduation.

In Unitech’s Medical Assistant program, you’ll train to handle both clinical and administrative duties with confidence. From taking vital signs and running basic lab tests to scheduling appointments and managing patient records, you’ll work with the same tools and tech used in today’s medical offices. You’ll also learn how to provide compassionate, professional support to both patients and healthcare teams—so you’re ready to make a real impact from day one.

Admissions Tours & Early Engagement

Career Services partners with Admissions during campus tours to introduce our support resources. This builds early trust and highlights the value of resume help and job placement assistance.

Orientation Presentation

During orientation, students learn how Career Services will support them throughout their program. Early connections with coordinators are encouraged to maximize success.

Midpoint Assessment & Career Planning

Around the program midpoint, students complete a career assessment. Coordinators use this to guide personalized planning and keep students on track toward their goals.

Resume Development (60 Days Before Graduation)

Resume building begins 60 days before graduation. Students receive templates and one-on-one support to craft polished, job-ready resumes.

Mock Interviews & Professionalism Coaching

Before clinicals, students participate in mock interviews and receive feedback. This helps sharpen communication skills and builds confidence in professional settings.

Professional Seminars & Career Development

Students attend four seminars on job readiness, professionalism, and workplace expectations. These sessions prepare students to confidently enter the workforce.

Unitech Training Academy cannot guarantee or promise employment; however, reasonable efforts will be made to assist the student in securing employment. Unitech provides career services for all graduates who seek employment. Who will be hired depends on the employer. The employer is influenced by factors such as training, character, attendance/punctuality, personality traits, favorable appearance, work ethic, dependability, and the ability to easily converse with others. The success or failure of the placement efforts of the school will be influenced to a great extent by the attendance, academic records, and personal appearance of the graduate.

Get Started on Your Future Career

The Medical Field Needs YOU – Let’s get Started.

Whether you are considering a career change or are just starting out in the workforce, choosing Unitech for your healthcare education is the first step in your success story. Our Medical Assistant Program offers the opportunity to learn about patient care including the basic techniques, ethical considerations, and technical know-how that will aid our students throughout their healthcare careers. Learn from experienced instructors who have years of industry experience and enjoy creating an immersive experience through classroom lectures and hands-on labs.

In our Medical Assistant program, you’ll combine classroom learning with the flexibility of online coursework, while gaining hands-on experience in our simulated labs. The program includes a clinical externship, giving you real-world experience before graduation. Throughout your journey, our instructors and career services team will support you from start to finish.

You’ll acquire the essential skills and practical experience to begin your healthcare career and set the foundation for a bright future in our Medical Assistant program.

At Unitech Training Academy, you’re never just a number—and you’re never alone. No matter what program you’re in and whether you’re learning on campus in Louisiana or online across Louisiana, Mississippi, or Alabama, you’ll have real instructors, hands-on training, and a team that’s with you from day one. Our programs are designed to be efficient and focused, helping you build career-ready skills without wasting time. The support, connections, and confidence you gain here? That’s what lasts a lifetime. This is more than school. This is your launchpad—to a career, to confidence, and to a future you’re proud of.