Philadelphia, PA - Responding to the national need for qualified Allied Health technicians, The Cittone Institutes of Philadelphia, PA have begun enrolling for it's new Medical Assistant program. Opportunities within the Allied Health industry is expected to increase 36% faster than the average job.

Upon completion of the Medical Assistant program, graduates can be certified in Resting EKG exams and administering CPR. This program also prepares students for the Registered Medical Assistant Exam, offered by the American Medical Technologists. Externships are required for graduation, making actual field experience imperative prior to employment.

As part of the Medical Assistant program at The Cittone Institute, students will be trained in Wet Labs and simulated doctor's offices called Doctor's Office Classrooms (DOC). These features enhance students' educational experience by adding actual hands-on training to their studies. The DOC is an environment simulated to reproduce an actual healthcare environment. Students will take turns administering tests to each other, learning how their actions affect a patient from both sides of the examining table.

The Center City, North East and Plymouth Meeting Cittone campuses invite interested students to attend their open house at 6:30pm, July 16th. For more information on the Cittone Institute and the Medical Assistant program, please visit www.cittone.com or call 1-800-677-1987.

* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2002-03 Edition, Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics