Medical Assisting

Medical Assisting

Get the Skills to Become a Qualified Medical Assistant

Hands-On Patient Care Medical Assisting Training in as Few as 9 Months

Start training at a medical assistant school to make a difference in the lives of others and your own! Choosing the Medical Assisting diploma program at Porter and Chester Institute can lead to a career where what you do really matters. The Medical Assisting program offered at our campuses across Connecticut and Massachusetts can train you to become an important member of a healthcare team in as few as 9 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!

The Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)*

Why PCI?

If you really like helping others and you want a career that’s in demand, here are just a few reasons you should get your Medical Assisting training at Porter and Chester Institute:

Patient Care Skills: 
We’ll teach you the clinical skills you need to become an important member of a healthcare team. From taking patient histories and serving as patient-physician liaison to performing actual medical tests like blood draws, lab procedures and EKGs, you’ll learn what you need in order to provide direct patient care.

Healthcare Administration Skills: 
We’ll teach you the ins-and-outs of today’s busy healthcare settings. At Porter and Chester Institute, you’ll learn to keep electronic medical records, schedule patient appointments and procedures and process insurance claims.

Hands-on Training: 
In addition to classroom instruction, you’ll have lots of hands-on training where you’ll be using the same kinds of medical, diagnostic and administrative equipment used in actual hospitals and healthcare facilities. You’ll also participate in an externship where you’ll get real-world experience out in the field.

Blended Learning: 
In an effort to create a more flexible learning environment, certain courses in this program are taught via a combination of distance learning and regular “onsite” classroom instruction. This “blended learning” delivery method allows you to learn information online, at your convenience, and then put those corresponding skills into practice on-campus in the lab.
Note: Blended learning is not currently implemented at our New London campus.

Qualified Instructors: 
Our instructors are not only professionals in their field with years of experience; they’re also excellent educators who care about you as a person. They want you to reach your full potential and will do everything they can to help you succeed.

Job Outlook: 
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for Medical Assistants are expected to grow by a whopping 31 percent through 2020. There are plenty of jobs out there and we’ll help you prepare for them! Our Career Services Advisors will work with you until you find the career opportunity that matches your newly acquired skills.

Soft Skills: 
It’s not just technical skills that get you employed –it’s all those soft skills that today’s employers say they really want to see. At Porter and Chester Institute, we’ll teach you about workplace professionalism and proper patient interaction. We’ll teach you what it means to be a good employee in a real world setting.

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Medical Assisting FAQ

How long is the Medical Assisting program?

At Porter and Chester Institute (PCI), you can finish your medical assisting diploma in as little as 9 months if you take classes during the day; 15 months if you choose evening courses. You can learn more about our day and evening Medical Assisting program by visiting our campus or by giving us a call at 1-800-870-6790.

Is the Medical Assisting program a good career choice?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for medical assisting is set to grow by 23% over the next 10 years. This is much faster growth than the average job category.

Over 70% of PCI graduates report working in the Medical Assisting field after graduation in the most recent Annual Reports to our accreditor, the Accrediting Commission for Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).

Is there financial aid available?

Yes! Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Whether it is federal Title IV assistance (via the FAFSA application) or PCI Scholarships, our financial aid page can help get you started or you can give us a call at 1-800-870-6789.

“I thought about Medical Assistant and that it would be an interesting career. I heard about Porter and Chester, that it was a very good school, and I decided to go there. It was an excellent learning experience and the teachers were really great. I really enjoyed everything about it, the lab, doing the blood work, the CPR, all the hands on… I liked the hands on
the best.”

Marissa R.
M.D. Services
Medical Assistant Graduate