Essex County

Medical Assistant Clinical

Provided by New Community Career & Technical Insitute

  • Occupation: Medical Assistants
  • Industry: Healthcare
  • Credentials: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), American Red Cross Basic Life Support/CPR Certification

Medical Assistants are professionals who coordinate the activities of a medical office. The Medical Assistant Clinical students are qualified to provide clinical and administrative health care services under the supervision of a physician. They assist the doctor during examinations, keep all medical equipment in order and maintain medical records. This program prepares the graduate for entry level positions in hospitals, medical offices or ancillary health care facilities. Medical Assistant Clinical students also are exposed to techniques in phlebotomy, electrocardiograms, vital signs, anatomy and CPR certification.

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Program Information

  • Apprenticeship: No
  • Requires/Includes Externship/Internship: No
  • Eligible for Credential: Yes
  • Duration: 790 hours; 6 months
  • 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 - New Community Career & Technical Insitute

New Community Career and Technical Institute is an accredited post-secondary career and technical institution that provides training that prepares students to receive nationally recognized credentials in several industries.

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