At YTI Career Institute - York (YTI), individuals can complete the Medical Assistant program in as few as 20 months. This program is offered in a hybrid format with lectures online and labs on campus. Graduates earn an Associate in Specialized Technology degree and have the chance to also earn Phlebotomy, CPR, and CCMA Certifications.

While in the Medical Assistant program, students will take courses such as:

• Diseases & Diagnostic Methods I and II
• Coding Classifications
• Medical Law and Ethics
• Anatomy & Physiology I and II
• Pharmacology I and II
• Computers for the Medical Assistant
• Mathematics for Allied Health
• Critical Thinking

In addition to important courses, students will also learn helpful skills such as:

• How to find a good vein and draw blood from that vein
• How to measure and weigh a baby
• How to assist the physician in a specialty exam
• How to document valuable information in the medical record
• How to take a set of vital signs
• The structure and function of the human body
• How to place the leads on a chest and perform an EKG

The field of Medical Assisting is predicted to change. For 2020-2030, the job is projected to grow 18%, which is faster than average for other occupations. About 104,000 opening for medical assistant are projected nationwide each year, on average, over that time frame. These openings are predicted to be the result of practitioners transferring to different occupations or retiring.

It is also projected that an increasing number of clinics, group practices, and other healthcare facilities will need support workers, such as medical assistants, to complete clinical and administrative duties. In addition, the average salary of a medical assistant in Pennsylvania is roughly $37,500 per year, or about $19.20 per hour. ("Average salary" includes workers with all levels of education and experience and does not represent entry level salary.)

If you're looking to go into the healthcare field, Medical Assisting may be a good option for you. To learn more about the program, such as tuition cost, scheduling, campus locations, and more, visit the program description page. If you're ready to get started, go to the online application portal to enroll.