Experts predict job opportunities in healthcare fields to grow much faster than other occupational groups. This is mostly due to an aging population that is living longer than any other generation in history. One of the most in-demand healthcare workers right now is the Administrative or Clinical Medical Assistant. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics expects career opportunities in medical assisting to grow by 19% between 2019-2029.
Medical Assistants are an essential part of a professional medical team. They perform a combination of administrative and clinical duties. They are often the person that 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 medical assistant career training programs: Medical Assistant Certificate Program and a more advanced Clinical and Administrative Medical Assistant Degree Program. The first step is to decide which level of credential is the best for you. That will require an understanding of the difference between the two job outcomes and your personal career goals.
Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate Program:
- 4 quarters – 12 Months
- Graduates receive a certificate that is 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 recognized by American Medical Technologist.
- Graduates who desire to further their education are also eligible to enroll in the Clinical and Administrative Medical Assistant Degree Program.
Clinical and Administrative Medical Assistant Degree program:
- 6 quarters – 18 Months
- Graduates of the Clinical and Administrative Medical Assistant Program receive an Associate in Occupational Studies degree (AOS) that is authorized by the New York State Board of Regents.
- Day and evening classes provide additional flexibility to help school fit your life.
- There are more administrative courses as well as some General Education classes offered
- Graduates are eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification exam recognized by American Medical Technologist.
Getting your certificate or degree in Medical Assisting opens the door to careers in healthcare where you have 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 have a conversation with our admissions advisors who can help you determine the right educational path.