Essex County

Medical Assistant/Specializing in EKG and Phlebotomy

Provided by American Institute of Professional Studies

Upon completion of this program, the student should have acquired the confidence and skills necessary to function as a competent Medical Assistant in any healthcare facility that utilizes the services of trained Medical Assistants. To ensure this, a foundation is first developed in Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology and Computer Literacy with Keyboarding. Then, through a series of lectures and hands-on courses, the student gradually develops the administrative and clinical competencies required of a Medical Assistant. Finally, the student is sent to an anticipating healthcare facility for confidence building, as he or she works with real patients under supervision. Graduates will qualify to pass Medical Assistant Certification Exam.

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Program Information

  • Apprenticeship: No
  • Requires/Includes Externship/Internship: No
  • Eligible for Credential: Yes
  • Duration: 900 hours; 9 months Full-Time; 18 months Part-Time
  • 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 - American Institute of Professional Studies

The American Institute of Professional Studies provides education and training focused on career success in the fields of healthcare, business, and technology.

Contact Information
  • 862-240-1284
  • 24 Commerce St Suite 302, Newark, NJ 07102
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