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Porter and Chester Institute

Medical Assisting

Porter and Chester Institute
Brockton, Massachusetts
Diploma
Hybrid
$18,384
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Updated
December 2, 2024
Program Details
Program Length
10 months
Self-paced, flexible schedule
Program Cost
$18,384
total
Financial aid may be available
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The program cost may vary depending on factors such as where you live, how many transfer credits you have and whether you're eligible for financial aid.

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Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.

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Financial Outcomes
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Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

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The Medical Assisting Program equips students with a range of skills essential for a career in health care. Key areas covered include patient care skills, health care administration skills, hands-on training with medical equipment, and soft skills emphasizing professionalism and patient interaction.

Skills Taught:
- Patient Care Skills: Clinical skills, medical tests, patient-physician liaison
- Healthcare Administration Skills: Electronic medical records, appointment scheduling, insurance claims
- Hands-on Training: Practical experience, real-world externships
- Soft Skills: Workplace professionalism, patient interaction, employability skills

Program Features:
- Hybrid Learning: Online and on-campus instruction
- Credentialing Exam Review: Preparation for national certification exams
- Job Outlook: Growing field with career services support
- Qualified Instructors: Experienced professionals dedicated to student success.
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About Porter and Chester Institute

Porter and Chester Institute is a career and technical school with locations in Connecticut and Massachusetts, offering certificate degrees. 

Porter and Chester Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

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