Medical assistants play a vital role in today's healthcare field by helping doctors and staff give patients the best care possible. Most medical assistants graduate from postsecondary education programs from community colleges, vocational schools, technical schools, and universities, leading to a certificate or diploma. Let's take a close look at what you can expect to learn in a Medical Assistant program!

Skills You Learn in a Medical Assistant Program

Students enrolled in a Medical Assistant program will be taught important skills that can help them in their careers after graduation. Some of these may include:

• How to take patient vital signs
• How to update patient charts
• How to draw blood
• Disease processes and prevention
• How to assist with front office duties, billing and record management
• Specimen collections

Medical Assistant Training Courses

Among course titles students in a Medical Assistant program might take are:

• Administrative Medical Assisting
• Anatomy and Medical Terminology
• Clinical Procedurals
• Externship

Medical Assistant Program Graduates

Graduates of a Medical Assistant program typically receive a diploma or certificate and have sufficient knowledge and skills for entry-level employment as a medical assistant in medical offices, hospitals, clinics and other allied health environments.

At Porter and Chester Institute, our Medical Assisting program can be completed in as few as 10 months. This program is offered at the Bridgeport, Hamden, New London, and Waterbury, Connecticut campuses and the Brockton, Chicopee, and Worcester, Massachusetts campuses. Graduates earn a diploma and can complete this program in a hybrid format. If you're ready to get started, go to the online application portal to apply.