Medical technician degrees can be earned with just an Associate's Degree from a vocational or technical school. Medical technician students will typically take a variety of courses in the following areas; science, biology, chemistry and physics. Once they get their degree, they will be able to work in clinical laboratories under the supervision clinical and medical technologists. Some of the tasks will include the examination and the analyzing of body fluids and cells. Medical technical schools look for parasites, bacteria and other microorganisms and can prepare specimens prior to examination and also work automated and computerized equipment to run medical tests.
There are many associate degrees offered in medical schools. Some of the associate degrees offered in medical schools are dental assistants, medical assistants and physical therapy assistants degrees. With an Associate of Dental Assisting, you will be prepared for working in dental clinics and assisting the dentist with appointment scheduling, office management, equipment sterilization and acting as an assistant during dental procedures. Medical assistants who have obtained an Associate of Medical Assisting, prepares them to work in a physician's office. An Associate of Physical Therapy Assisting enables you to be able to work under the supervision and direction of a physical therapist and help restore the physical functions of many injuries or suffering from many diseases.
There are a wide range of Bachelor's Degrees offered in medical schools. Bachelor's degrees usually take up to four years to complete. Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Health Care Management, Culinary Nutrition, Health and Fitness, Health Care Administration, Health Systems Management, Public Safety, Clinical Laboratory Science, Health Sciences, Holistic Nutrition, Natural Health, Nutrition Science, Radiological Science, Nursing Administration, Occupational Safety and Health, Pharmaceutical Administration, Ultrasound Technology, Veterinary Science, Energy Medicine, Exercise Science or Kinesiology, Iridology Studies, Kinesiology, Occupational Therapy, Pharmaceutical Management and Science, Phlebotomy, Physical Education, Radiography, Respiration Technology, Speech Therapy, Hospital Management and Surgical Technology are some of the specializations offered in the bachelor programs.
A Master's in medicine is known as a Doctor of Medicine. Doctor of Medicine degrees usually take from four to five years to complete and include classes on topics such as pharmacology, microbiology, and physiology. Students also receive practical experience by doing supervised rotations with their medical professors. After obtaining an M.D., it is common to continue your education and professional training through a residency program in a medical institution.