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Make a difference in the lives of others and your own by choosing the Medical Assisting diploma program at Porter and Chester Institute. 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!
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Why PCI?
You have options! Fit your education around your life and learning style.
Financial aid available to those who qualify.

Your instructors have relevant field experience through both online and hands-on training in our industry-modeled labs. This arms our graduates with a wealth of practical, hands-on experience.
New electronic device included in tuition and fees for most programs.

What Will I Learn?
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- Administrative skills like taking patient histories and serving as patient-physician liaison
- Clinical skills like blood draws, lab procedures and EKGs
- Learn how to use and access electronic medical records, schedule patient appointments and procedures, and process insurance claims
- Use the same medical, diagnostic and administrative equipment that hospitals and healthcare facilities use
- In addition to technical skills, you’ll learn how to interact professionally with patients

How can I afford it?
Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. Our team of Educational Funding Specialists will work with you to determine what you’re eligible for and how to pay for school. There are federal, institutional and private programs that can make your career training more affordable, as well as grant and scholarship opportunities that may be available to you.
Will I get a job?
While employment is not guaranteed, our Career Service Advisors are dedicated to helping you find the right job for you! We’ll help you with your job search, and also with resume and cover letter writing, and interviewing skills.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Ask about our 2025 High School Graduate Scholarship Grant
PCI holds accreditation through ACCSC, an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education.