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!
Fast Facts
Hybrid A Program – 3 days of online instruction, 1 day of lab training on campus
Hybrid B Program – 1 day of online instruction, 3 days of lab training on campus
Offered at: Bridgeport CT, Hamden CT, New London CT, Rocky Hill 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: October 24, 2022
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
On Campus Labs
- Campus Lab Hours Day Program: 9am - 3pm
- 1 or 3 Lab sessions per week, based on course needs
- Campus Lab Hours Evening Program: 5pm - 9pm
- 1 or 3 Lab sessions per week, based on course needs
Online Learning
- Students will need approximately 30 hours per week for instruction, activities, labs, reading assignments, and homework
- All materials are accessible in an asynchronous format 24 hours a day/7 days a week
- First week includes acclimation to the systems
Is a Rewarding Medical Career Right for You?
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