Porter and Chester Institute Medical Assisting New London, Connecticut

The Medical Assisting Program equips students with a range of essential skills in patient care, health care administration, hands-on training, and soft skills crucial for workplace success.

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Skills Taught:

• Patient Care Skills: Clinical skills like taking patient histories, conducting medical tests, and patient-physician communication
• Healthcare Administration Skills: Managing medical records, appointment scheduling, and insurance processing
• Hands-on Training: Practical experience with medical equipment and real-world externships
• Soft Skills: Workplace professionalism, patient interaction, and employability skills

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Program Features:

• Hybrid Learning: Blend of online and on-campus instruction for flexibility
• Credentialing Exam Review: Preparation for national exams for Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant
• Job Outlook: Growing demand for Medical Assistants with career services support
• Qualified Instructors: Experienced professionals dedicated to student success.

The program length for the Medical Assisting program is 10 months.

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).