American Institute Medical Assisting Program Toms River, New Jersey

The Medical Assisting Program at American Institute provides students with a comprehensive understanding of human biological systems, effective communication skills, and hands-on experience in clinical procedures and administrative tasks.

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Key Skills Taught:

• Understanding of human biological systems: digestive, endocrine, nervous-muscular, respiratory, cardiovascular, and reproductive systems
• Effective communication with patients and medical staff, including taking medical histories and providing patient education
• Performing first aid, taking vital signs, and conducting phlebotomy
• Administrative tasks such as medical office procedures, computers, and managing medical records

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Features Offered:

• Hybrid training format combining online distance education with on-campus training for flexibility
• Clinical externship in an outside medical facility to practice skills under supervision
• Preparation for entry-level Medical Assisting positions in clinical or administrative settings
• Range of clinical procedures covered including phlebotomy, EKG, lab procedures, and administrative tasks like medical office procedures

The program length for the Medical Assistant Diploma Program at American Institute is 990 hours total.

The American Institute, also known as American Institute of Technology, is an educational institution that offers vocational training in various fields such as business, legal, allied healthcare, diagnostic medical sonography, and information technology.