Medical Assisting
Get the Skills to Begin a Career as a Medical Assistant in as few as 10 Months
Medical assistants play a vital role in today's healthcare field by helping doctors and staff give the best care possible to the ultimate client: the patient. Training in the Medical Assisting program offered at our campuses across Connecticut and Massachusetts can lead to a career where what you do really matters!
Hybrid Program – Lecture online, labs on campus
Offered at: Bridgeport CT, Hamden CT, New London CT, Waterbury CT, Brockton MA, Chicopee MA and Worcester MA
- Graduates earn a diploma
- Program Length: 10 months
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, CREDENTIALS
The sixth module of the program provides credentialing exam review where students will prepare to successfully pass a national exam to become a Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant. The first attempt is covered in the cost of the program.
How/When to Apply
We start new sessions on a regular basis.
Next Start Date: August 14, 2023
At Porter and Chester Institute, we're making it easier than ever for you to enroll using our automated application portal. Upload your documents and start the financial aid process without the hassle of drawn-out application processes. And our admissions staff is still available to help you every step of the way. Taking control of your career just got easier!
Delivery of Instruction
Hybrid Standard and Extended On-campus Options Available for Day and Evening
Standard Day - On-campus Lab hours: 9am - 3pm
- 1-2 Lab sessions per week, based on course needs
Online Learning
- 3-4 Online (asynchronous) sessions per week, based on course needs
Standard Evening - On-campus Lab hours: 5pm – 9pm
- 1-2 Lab sessions per week, based on course needs
Online Learning
- 3-4 Online (asynchronous) sessions per week, based on course needs
Extended On-campus Day - On-campus Lab hours: 9am - 3pm
- 3-4 Lab sessions per week, based on course needs
Online Learning
- 1-2 Online (asynchronous) sessions per week, based on course needs
Extended On-campus Evening - On-campus Lab hours: 5pm – 9pm
- 3-4 Lab sessions per week, based on course needs
Online Learning
- 1-2 Online sessions per week, based on course needs
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