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Experts predict job opportunities in healthcare will grow much faster than other occupations due mainly to an aging population living longer than any other generation in history. One of the most in-demand healthcare workers is the Administrative or Clinical Medical Assistant. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics expects career opportunities in medical assisting to grow by 19% between 2019 and 2029.

Medical Assistants are an essential part of a professional medical team. They perform administrative and clinical duties and are often the person a patient sees first and talks to the longest. Because of the clinical aspect of the job, most employers require Medical Assistant certifications and the successful completion of an accredited medical assisting training program.

Acquiring the specialized education you need can be daunting, but Swedish Institute makes it attainable. By going the extra mile to obtain the necessary certifications, you’ll be in a stronger position when applying for jobs.

Swedish Institute offers two career training programs for medical assistants: a Medical Assistant Certificate Program and a more advanced Clinical and Administrative Medical Assistant Degree Program. The first step is to decide which credential level is best for you. This decision requires understanding the differences between the two job outcomes and your career goals.

Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate Program:

• 4 quarters – 12 Months
• Graduates receive a certificate authorized by the New York State Board of Regents.
• Evening classes accommodate those who continue to work during the day.
• Graduates are eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification exam, which is recognized by the American Medical Technologist.
• Graduates who desire to further their education will also be eligible to enroll in the Clinical and Administrative Medical Assistant Degree Program.

Clinical and Administrative Medical Assistant Degree program:

• 6 quarters – 18 Months
• Clinical and Administrative Medical Assistant Program graduates receive an Associate in Occupational Studies degree (AOS) authorized by the New York State Board of Regents.
• Day and evening classes provide additional flexibility to help school fit your life.
• More administrative courses and some general education classes are offered.
• Graduates are eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification exam, which is recognized by the American Medical Technologist.

Getting your certificate or degree in medical assisting opens the door to careers in healthcare that offer stability and opportunity. Focusing on patient health and wellness can bring a sense of fulfillment and positivity to one’s career. You truly make a difference. Swedish Institute invites you to talk with our admissions advisors, who can help you determine the right educational path.