Oregon Medical Technician Schools
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Making the decision to pursue an advanced degree is not one that most people take lightly, as the cost and time that you will have to put in are quite substantial. However, many people realize that pursuing an advanced degree or certificate program is one of the only ways to set yourself apart from the thousands of other applicants that are eyeing the same job as you. If you’ve been thinking about a career in the health care industry, but aren’t sure about which job path is the right for you, you should know that many people are considering the career of a medical technician as an opportunity for the future.
Are you good at working with people, and enjoy being in a position where you can offer medical help and assistance to people in your community? Are you able to work well on a team, and enjoy expanding your own knowledge of science and medicine on a daily basis? Medical technicians are responsible for assisting doctors and nurses with their daily tasks and patient treatment plans, as well as performing laboratory research and aiding with illness diagnoses.
Oregon Medical Technician Job Outlook and Salary
Many people are aware that the economy is in a bad state right now, and every day the news brings more tales of businesses that have been forced to lay off their employees or even close their doors. While most industries are experiencing a period of decline right now, the health care and medical services industry is actually growing and looking for more professionals to join its ranks. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the demand for medical technicians is going to grow rapidly over the next decade, and salaries in Oregon are expected to range between $38,740 and $58,950.
If you are thinking about going back to school to become a medical technician, now is a great time to do it. Many schools are offering accredited programs for training all over Oregon, and even if there’s not a school in your area, there are distance learning programs and online courses that make it possible to learn right from your own home.
Oregon Medical Technician Schools
DeVry University, 9755 Southwest Barnes Road, Portland, OR 97225, Tel. 503-296-7468
University of Phoenix, 13221 SW 68th Pkwy, Tigard, OR 97223, Tel. 503-403-2900
Apollo College, 2600 Southeast 98th Avenue Portland, OR 97266, Tel. 877-205-1458
Cambridge College, 4145 Southwest Watson Avenue Beaverton, OR 97005, Tel. 866-502-2627
Everest College, 425 SW Washington Street, Portland, OR 97204, Tel. 503-222-3225
Top Medical Technician Schools for Oregon
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AIU Online (Online)
Earn your Associate's, Bachelor's completion- even an MBA- from the comfort of home at AIU Online. Choose from career-track programs such as Visual Communication, Information Technology and more.
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A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (Online)
Earn your Master of Public Health degree 100% online from The School of Health Management (SHM) at the A.T. Still University of Health Sciences.
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DeVry University (Portland)
DeVry University provides you with the skills you need to succeed. Choose from one of DeVry's many campuses to earn an associate or a bachelor's degree in a variety of fields.
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University of Phoenix (Tigard)
University of Phoenix makes higher education highly accessible.
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Apollo College (Portland)
Apollo College has helped over 45,000 graduates realize their dream of a career in healthcare. Now it's your turn. Choose from seven conveniently located campuses.
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Concorde (Portland)
Get your career started with Concorde. Our training programs are short, affordable, and hands-on. We offer training programs in medical assisting, dental assisting, insurance coding, respiratory therapy, surgical technology, vocational/practical nursing, patient care, and more.
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Everest College (Portland)
Develop the skills to succeed in today's highly competitive business environment. Everest College can prepare you for a rewarding career in some of today's hottest fields.
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Everest Institute (Tigard)
Take your career to a whole new level with training from Everest Institute. Programs are available in business, healthcare, or legal studies.
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Heald College (Portland)
Heald College offers 18-month associate degree programs that will prepare you for a career in Business, Technology, or Healthcare. Small class sizes, hands-on instruction.
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ITT Technical Institute (Portland)
What do you want to do with your future? If you have aspirations for a career in technology, business or criminal justice, consider getting more information about the educational opportunities offered at the ITT Technical Institutes. ITT Techs offer associate and bachelor degree programs in a variety of areas. *
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Pioneer Pacific College (Clackamas)
Pioneer Pacific College is a nationally recognized college with three Oregon locations. Degree programs are available in Business, Law, Computer Science and Health Services.
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Sumner College (Portland)
Sumner College can prepare you for an exciting new career in as little as 7 months. Choose from programs in Practical Nursing, Court Reporting, Corrections Officer, Medical Transcription and Paralegal.
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