Medical Assistant Training in CT

Start Date Schedule

August 14, 2023 (Day) Mon-Fri 9-2

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Hybrid classes (online theory and in-person lab sessions)
Job placement service available

AIHT Education’s Medical Assistant training program is designed to prepare you for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification offered by American Medical Technologists (AMT).

Our state-of-the-art Medical Assistant labs replicate a real time healthcare facility where you can learn to take vital signs, draw blood (phlebotomy), perform EKGs, update electronic health records (EHR), and lab testing.

Program Overview

AIHT’s 9-month medical assistant training program designed to train students in basic medical assisting skills. A medical assistant is a multi-skilled professional of the healthcare team committed to assisting physicians and nurses in bringing patient care to an optimal level. They perform duties ranging from scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding to taking vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, and drawing blood.

Program Objective and Goals

The Medical Assistant program is designed to prepare students to become skilled office subordinates who work closely with doctors, registered nurses and other office personnel delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during and after hospital stays, surgical procedures and doctor’s care.

Clinical Externship

At the end of the program, the student will be scheduled for a clinical externship where he/she can gain hands-on experience in a healthcare facility. Externships allow students to develop skills and make connections with working professionals.

AIHT has clinical affiliations with local healthcare facilities including urgent care(s) and doctor’s practices. Purpose of the externship is to provide real time practical training.

Certification Exam Eligibility

Medical assistant graduates will be eligible to take the medical assistant certification exams offered by American Medical Technologists (AMT) and/or National Healthcare Association. Graduates who pass the certification exams can earn the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential from AMT, or the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) credential from NHA.

Job Outlook

Medical assistant employment is predicted to grow 18% from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for other occupations.

Skills and Education

A medical assistant should have a strong knowledge of anatomy, medical terminology and basic medical procedures, including dressing a wound, drawing blood and more. Medical assistants must also know how to perform basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). A medical assistant program will cover various skills, including:

Anatomy & Physiology
Phlebotomy
Electrocardiography (EKG)
Wound care, Ob-Gyn, Pediatrict Practice etc
Vitals
Introduction to Medical billing
Communication and interpersonal skills

Mastering these skills will help students move up in their careers since they continue improving their skills post-graduation.

Financial Assistance

Financial Aid is available to those who qualify
Student Payment Plan

Externship Sites

Norwalk Community Health Center
Optimus Healthcare
Griffin Hospital
DOCs Urgent Care
Willows Pediatrics Group
AFC Urgent Care
Best Health Primary Care and many more

Testimonials

Jessica Espinosa, Vascular Technologist

Started in July of 2019 and graduated in 2021 from their Vascular Technology program. The professors and faculty were attentive and supportive throughout it all, even with a pandemic going on. The school arranges the students externship site, and I was fortunate to get a job offer at my site by the end of it. I’m super blessed to start 2022 with a great career!

Alexcia Delmonico, Cardiovascular Technology

I enrolled for the cardiovascular technologist program as the offerings of the program intrigued me and also to boost my career from a dead-end desk job. The instructors in AIHT are considerate and very helpful. They make sure that every student understands the material and often give extra time to students after class to clear their doubts. I strongly believe that after gaining knowledge from AIHT, I’ll be looking forward to work in a rewarding career where I can keep learning and growing.

Bryan Oei, Medical Billing and Coding

Earlier I worked as a bartender and at construction sites. I was always inclined towards having my career in the medical field. I feel joining AIHT was one of the best decisions of my life. When I was facing difficulties in understanding a few concepts, my instructor personally tutored me before my final exam to ensure all my concepts were clear. I have had an amazing experience of learning and growing in AIHT and I look forward to get my national certification.

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