Essex County

Medical Assistant

Provided by Com-Tec Institute

In the medical assistant course, you will learn a variety of medical procedures such as how to conduct routine office-lab procedures, assist in minor surgery procedures, perform routine office diagnostic procedures, medical billing procedures, EKGs, preparing the patient for physical exams, and taking vital signs. By graduation you should be qualified to apply for entry-level medical assistant positions.

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Program Information

  • Apprenticeship: No
  • Requires/Includes Externship/Internship: No
  • Eligible for Credential: No
  • Duration: 600 hours; 24 weeks
  • In-Person/Virtual: IP
  • Category: Workforce Training

Occupation Details - Medical Assistants

  • Median Salary: $42,000
  • Median Hourly Pay: $20.19
  • Number of Jobs (2023): 783,900
  • Job Outlook (2023-2033): 15%
  • Employment Change (2023-2033): 118,000
Source: Occupational employment data and wage estimates are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH). Latest data available as of May 2023. For the most current information, visit bls.gov/ooh.

Provider Information - Com-Tec Institute

Com-Tec Institute is a private vocational school focused on allied health and technical professions.

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