Medical Assistant
Get the Skills to Begin a Career as a Medical Assistant in as few as 20 Months
Do you have a passion for helping others? Medical Assistants continue to be one of the most employed and essential healthcare professionals today.
Depending on the office size and specialty, a Medical Assistant could be handling both administrative and clinical duties. For some, front office work like, greeting patients, scheduling appointments, completing medical records and billing, can be a preferred aspect of the job. Others may choose to focus more on the hands-on aspect of patient care like recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination and basic lab procedures.
Fast Facts
- Blended Program – Lecture online, Labs on campus
- Degree: Associate in Specialized Technology
- You can earn your Phlebotomy, CPR and CCMA Certifications – First test fee cost included
- A ten week externship in actual medical facilities will prepare you with the on-the-job skills you'll need as an important part of any medical team.
- Classes taught by instructors who have actually worked in the field - so you benefit from their real-world knowledge.
- Total cost $34,552 (Includes: Tuition, electronic device, eBooks/books, tools, materials, uniforms, and student fees)
- Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. Our team will work with you to determine what you’re eligible for and how to pay for school.
How/When to Apply
We start new sessions on a regular basis.
Next Start Date: August 15, 2022
At YTI Career Institute, we're making it easier than ever for you to enroll using our automated application portal. Upload your documents and start the financial aid process without the hassle of drawn-out application processes. And our admissions staff is still available to help you every step of the way. Taking control of your career just got easier!
Schedule
On Campus Labs
- Campus Lab Hours Day Program: 9am - 3pm
- 2-3 Lab sessions per week, based on course needs
- Campus Lab Hours Evening Program: 5pm - 9pm
- 2-3 Lab sessions per week, based on course needs
Online Learning
- Students will need approximately 25-30 hours per week for instruction, labs, activities, reading assignments, and homework
- All materials are accessible in an asynchronous format 24 hours a day/7 days a week
- First week includes acclimation to the systems
Is a Rewarding Medical Career Right for You?
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Course Listings
Anatomy & Physiology I
Introduction to Healthcare
Computers for the Medical Assistant
Medical Terminology I
Career Success Seminar
Clinical Techniques I
Medical Office Administration
Medical Terminology II
Mathematics for Allied Health
Anatomy & Physiology II
Clinical Techniques II
Pharmacology I
Communications in Healthcare
Diseases & Diagnostic Methods I
Medical Office Computer Applications
Clinical Techniques III
Coding Classifications
Pharmacology II
Diseases & Diagnostic Methods II
Clinical Techniques IV
Medical Law and Ethics
Medical Laboratory I
Professional Development
Medical Laboratory II
Introduction to Psychology
Critical Thinking
National Certification Review
Medical Assistant Externship
