Camden County

Medical Assistant Program

Provided by Pennco Tech

Train for an entry-level position in the healthcare industry through the medical assistant program at Pennco Tech. Through this program, you gain basic knowledge and skills required to become a medical assistant including anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology. At the Blackwood campus, students can apply to take the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) examination by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) and after passing this examination may use the CMA credential.

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Program Information

  • Apprenticeship: No
  • Requires/Includes Externship/Internship: No
  • Eligible for Credential: Yes
  • Duration: 18 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 - Pennco Tech

Pennco Tech is the premier trade school in the tri-state region with a campus in Bristol, PA and Blackwood, NJ. Pennco Tech offers Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, Collision Repair, Plumbing & Heating, Electrician, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Medical Assistant and Welding programs that prepare students for immediate employment.

Contact Information
  • 856-463-3082
  • 99 Erial Rd, Blackwood, NJ 08012
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