Mercer County

Medical Assisting

Provided by American Institute

The program prepares students for Medical Assisting positions that are either clinical or administrative in nature. Students complete coursework in clinical procedures such as phlebotomy, EKG and lab procedures and in administrative areas such as computers and medical office procedures. The program also contains a clinical externship which is completed in an outside medical facility. Upon completion, graduates will have the entry-level skills of a Medical Assistant and be qualified to interview for positions in a variety of healthcare facilities.

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Program Information

  • Offerings: Medical Assistant Training
  • Apprenticeship: No
  • Requires/Includes Externship/Internship: Yes
  • Eligible for Credential: No
  • Duration: N/A
  • In-Person/Virtual: IP/V
  • 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

The American Institute designs their programs around current and future career trends. American Institute offers hybrid programs which give students added flexibility to complete some of their coursework online through distance education (varies by program/campus).

Contact Information
  • 888-387-5260
  • 80 Cottontail Lane, Suite 103, Somerset, NJ 08873
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