Medical Assistant (Full Course)
Course Overview
The Medical Assistant program at Medical Training Institute of New York is designed to prepare students to assist medical providers by performing basic clinical duties and administrative duties in doctor’s office, Clinics and/or medical center. The core curriculum covers a variety of subjects, including medical practice, medical law and ethics, medical communications, medical records, insurance, patient preparation, and basic laboratory procedures and tests. The courses are grouped around knowledge and skills required for administrative and clinical medical assisting; however, courses are not necessary offered in the sequences in which they appear in the catalog. Also, students will typically, but not always, be taught by more than one instructor during their program of study. Students are required to complete a supervised clinical externship at a medical facility that includes competencies, logs and evaluations completed by the student. At the completion of the program, graduates who have diligently attended class and their externship, studied, and practiced their skills should have the necessary skills to seek entry-level employment as medical assistants.
Program Summary
Course overview
The Medical Assistant program at Medical Training Institute of New York is designed to prepare students to assist medical providers by performing basic clinical duties and administrative duties in doctor’s office, Clinics and/or medical center. The core curriculum covers a variety of subjects, including medical practice, medical law and ethics, medical communications, medical records, insurance, patient preparation, and basic laboratory procedures and tests. The courses are grouped around knowledge and skills required for administrative and clinical medical assisting; however, courses are not necessary offered in the sequences in which they appear in the catalog. Also, students will typically, but not always, be taught by more than one instructor during their program of study. Students are required to complete a supervised clinical externship at a medical facility that includes competencies, logs and evaluations completed by the student. At the completion of the program, graduates who have diligently attended class and their externship, studied, and practiced their skills should have the necessary skills to seek entry-level employment as medical assistants.
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Program Curriculum
| Course Code | Course Title | Hours |
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| MET200 | Medical Terminology | 40 |
| MEL | Medical Ethics and Law | 10 |
| ENC125 | Effective Communication Skills | 10 |
| RMA101 | Medical Office Applications | 20 |
| RMA101L | Medical Office Applications Lab | 10 |
| BIO202 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 45 |
| BIO203 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 45 |
| RMA102 | Electronic Health Records | 20 |
| RMA102L | Electronic Health Records Lab | 10 |
| RMA103 | Clinical Procedures | 30 |
| RMA103L | Clinical Procedures Lab | 20 |
| RMA104 | Pharmacology | 10 |
| RMA104L | Pharmacology Lab | 10 |
| RMA105 | Electrocardiography | 40 |
| RMA105L | Electrocardiography Lab | 20 |
| RMA106 | Phlebotomy | 30 |
| RMA106L | Phlebotomy Lab | 30 |
| RMA107 | Medical Billing and Coding | 20 |
| RMA107L | Medical Billing and Coding Lab | 20 |
| RMA108 | Career Development | 10 |
| RMA109 | Clinical Internship | 260 |
| RMA110 | Certification Exam Review | 10 |
| TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS | 720 | |
Grading Scale and Methods of Evaluation
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Admission
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Tuition, Books & Technology Fees
Total Program Cost:
| Program | Medical Assistant (MA) |
| Hours | 720 |
| Application Fee: | $100 |
| Tuition: | $8,250 |
| Technology Fee: | $950 |
| Clinical & Lab Fee: | $650 |
| Book Fee: | $902 |
| Uniform Fee: | $66 |
| Total Cost: | $10,918 |
Tuition and Fees
Registration
A non-refundable Registration fee of $100 is due during registration to reserve a seat in the program.
Clinical/Lab
The Clinical/Lab fee is used to cover the cost of the Liability insurance policy, student lab equipment and supplies, and to provide students with Liability insurance during their clinical rotation internship.
Technology
The Technology Fee provides students with access to Online Learning Resources, the learning management system (“LMS”), and the student portal.
Books
Required books for the specific module of the program a student is entering can be requested from the school bookstore or online at portal.mtiofnewyork.com/stores prior to the start of each quarter.
Uniform
Students can request one (1) set of MTI logo scrubs from the school bookstore or online at portal.mtiofnewyork.com/stores prior to the start of the program. Additional uniforms may be purchased from the school bookstore or online at portal.mtiofnewyork.com/stores.
Tuition
The total cost for the Medical Assistant program is $10,918 which includes $8,250 in tuition and $2,668 in additional fees. Payments are due before the start of a Quarter and are divided into refundable and non-refundable portions, as outlined below.
| Refundable | Non-Refundable | ||||||
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| Prior to Quarter 1 | Total | Tuition | Technology | Clinical & Lab | Registration | Books | Uniform |
| $7,635 | $5,500 | $633 | $433 | $100 | $902 | $66 | |
| Prior to Quarter 3 | $3,283 | $2,750 | $317 | $217 | |||
| Total Cost | $10,918 | $8,250 | $950 | $650 | $100 | $902 | $66 |
Paying For Your Program
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Instructor
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What Medical Assistants Do
Medical assistants perform administrative and clinical tasks in healthcare settings, with duties varying by location, specialty, and practice size. Common responsibilities include:
- Recording patient history and personal information
- Measuring vital signs (e.g., blood pressure)
- Assisting physicians during exams
- Scheduling appointments
- Preparing blood samples for lab tests
- Managing electronic health records (EHRs)
Specializations
- Administrative Medical Assistants: Handle insurance forms, patient coding, phone calls, and scheduling.
- Clinical Medical Assistants: Perform lab tests, sterilize instruments, dispose of supplies, draw blood, change dressings, and assist with patient education.
Examples of Specialized Roles:
- Ophthalmic Assistants: Support eye care, teach contact lens care, and assist in surgeries.
- Podiatric Assistants: Assist with foot care, make castings, take x-rays, and support surgical procedures.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- Medical Law and Ethics
- Healthcare Computer Applications
- Safety in the Healthcare Environment
- Medical Terminology – All Body Systems
- Health Information Technology
- Health Records, Coding, and Reimbursement
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Clinical Procedures
- EKG-Electrocardiography
- Pharmacology
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Phlebotomy
- Hematology
- Medical Office Administration
- Medical Assistant Externship
WHO WILL BENEFIT
Those Considering Nursing
If your goal is to become a nurse, starting out as a Medical Assistant is a great opportunity to explore the nursing field. You'll get the chance to work alongside LPNs and RNs in a variety of healthcare settings, earning invaluable experience and skills along the way
Aspiring Medical Professionals
Working as a Medical Assistant gives many of us our first taste of working in the medical field. You might gain inspiration to continue that career path and get a more in-depth understanding of the medical world. It's okay to share this desire with your interviewer. It shows your dedication to the field and a willingness to learn
Job Stability
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report: Employment of medical assistants is projected to grow 18 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.
About 104,400 openings for medical assistants are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire
Winter 2025
January 21, 2025
Total hours: 750
Day, Evening, Weekend Options
Total weeks: 29-45
Hours/Weeks: 21-35
Tuition Cost: $8,250
Total Program Cost: $10,918
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Unit 1 Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology |
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Unit 2 Professional Medical Assistant |
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THE MTI ADVANTAGE
- Experience Faculty and Staff
- 100% Medical and Healthcare Programs
- State-of-the-Art Medical Equipment’s
- State-of-the-Art Classrooms
- All instructors are Practitioners as well as Instructors in their field
- Workshops to enter the Workforce
- Guaranteed Internships/Externships (Hands on Training)
- Affiliated with top Hospitals and clinics
- Career Development Skill
- Job placement Assistant