Mildred Elley Medical Assistant NYC A.O.S. Degree New York, New York

The Medical Assistant NYC A.O.S. Degree Program equips students with essential administrative and clinical skills, offering real-world experience through internships, hands-on learning, and job placement assistance.

Skills Taught:
- Administrative Skills:
- Record patient history and personal information
- Schedule patient appointments
- Enter patient information into medical records

- Clinical Skills:
- Measure vital signs, such as blood pressure
- Assist physicians with patient examinations
- Give injections or medications as directed
- Prepare blood samples for laboratory tests

Program Features:
- Internship Opportunities: Gain experience working alongside medical professionals
- Hands-On Learning: Blend of classroom instruction and practical clinical training
- Job Placement Assistance: Lifetime support for career advancement

Career Opportunities:
Graduates can pursue roles like Medical Assistant, Medical Secretary, Laboratory Assistant, Phlebotomist, and Medical Records Professional

Additional Program Benefits:
- Financial Aid & Scholarships: Available for eligible students
- Convenient Location: Situated in Lower Manhattan’s Financial District
- Flexible Scheduling: Options to suit diverse student needs
- Veterans Education Benefits: Approved for veterans
- Free Career Assessment: Aid in planning professional paths.

The tuition for the Medical Assisting program at Mildred Elley, excluding the Practical Nursing and Massage Therapy Program, is $620 per credit hour. This cost does not include additional required fees. These fees include a $25 application fee, a one-time $100 audit and processing fee for new applicants, a $25 per credit hour lab fee, and a $21 per credit hour registration and services fee. There are also one-time fees for American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED cards ($30), the ATI Comprehensive Assessment and Review Program ($2,820.25), Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA) Fee ($160), Medical Assisting Equipment ($135), and Uniforms ($70). Please note that these calculations are based on an assumption of students taking 12-15 credits per quarter.