Medical Assisting
Porter and Chester Institute
Chicopee, Massachusetts
Diploma
Hybrid
Program Details
Program Length
10 months
Program Cost
$18,384
total
Sources
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.
Cost Source
Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.
Program Source
Financial Outcomes
Median Earnings
Annual
Monthly
Median Debt
Total
Month
Source
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 essential skills in patient care, health care administration, hands-on training, and soft skills to prepare them for diverse roles in the health care industry.
Skills Taught:
- Patient Care Skills: Includes taking patient histories, conducting medical tests, and facilitating patient-physician communication.
- Health Care Administration Skills: Covers managing medical records, appointment scheduling, and insurance claims processing.
- Hands-on Training: Provides practical experience with medical equipment and real-world externships.
- Soft Skills: Focuses on workplace professionalism, patient interaction, and employability skills.
Program Features:
- Hybrid Learning: Offers a blend of online and on-campus instruction for flexibility.
- Credentialing Exam Review: Prepares students for national exams like Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant.
- Job Outlook: Career services assist in finding job opportunities in the growing field of Medical Assisting.
- Qualified Instructors: Instruction is provided by experienced professionals dedicated to student success.
Skills Taught:
- Patient Care Skills: Includes taking patient histories, conducting medical tests, and facilitating patient-physician communication.
- Health Care Administration Skills: Covers managing medical records, appointment scheduling, and insurance claims processing.
- Hands-on Training: Provides practical experience with medical equipment and real-world externships.
- Soft Skills: Focuses on workplace professionalism, patient interaction, and employability skills.
Program Features:
- Hybrid Learning: Offers a blend of online and on-campus instruction for flexibility.
- Credentialing Exam Review: Prepares students for national exams like Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant.
- Job Outlook: Career services assist in finding job opportunities in the growing field of Medical Assisting.
- Qualified Instructors: Instruction is provided by experienced professionals dedicated to student success.
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
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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