American Institute Medical Assisting Program West Hartford, Connecticut

The Medical Assisting Program at the American Institute offers a comprehensive curriculum covering key skills in human biological systems, effective communication, clinical procedures, and administrative tasks, preparing students for entry-level positions in health care.

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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
• Clinical procedures such as phlebotomy, EKG, and lab procedures
• Administrative areas such as computers and medical office procedures

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Program Features:

• Hybrid training format combining online distance education and 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 roles
• Opportunities to work in various health care facilities upon graduation

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.