Everest College offers medical assistant training in Brighton, MA. Accreditation is provided by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and is licensed by the Department of Education. Admission requirements include a high school diploma or GED, assessment exam and a personal interview with admissions. The medical assisting program at Everest College is nine months long and students learn pharmacology, cardiopulmonary procedures, bookkeeping and patient communication. Prior to graduating, students must complete a 160-hour externship. Federal financial aid is accepted at Everest College.
Everest College
1505 Commonwealth Ave.
Brighton, MA 02135
617-783-9955
617-783-1166
everest.edu
Students at Salter College will receive a 2-year associate's degree in medical assisting. The West Boylston, MA school is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools and the medical assistant program has received accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. A high school diploma or GED and official transcripts from all post-secondary schools are required for admission. The medical assisting program at Salter College teaches skills such as insurance billing, recording vital signs, sterilizing equipment, appointment scheduling and explaining medical procedures to patients. Financial aid and grants are available to qualifying Salter College students.
Salter College
184 W. Boylston St.
West Boylston, MA 01583
508-853-1074
saltercollege.com
A certificate of completion in medical assisting is available from Kaplan Career Institute, located in Boston, MA. Accreditation is provided by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and the medical assistant program is approved by the National Association for Health Professionals. Admission requirements include a high school diploma, GED or home study certificate. Kaplan Career Institute's medical assistant program instructs students on administering injections, taking blood, assisting doctors with surgical procedures, patient charts and medical accounting. Financial aid for eligible students includes loans, grants and work-study.
Kaplan Career Institute, Kenmore Square Campus
540 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston, MA 02215
800-989-2378
boston.kaplancareerinstitute.com
The Medical Professional Institute, located in Malden, MA, offers a certificate program in medical assisting and is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. The medical assistant program at Medical Professional Institute can be completed in three months. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, passing score on entrance exam and an interview with an admissions officer. The Medical Professional Institute provides training in medical coding, electrocardiography, laboratory testing and administrative procedures. Financial aid is provided to students in need through the U.S. Department of Education.
Medical Professional Institute
380 Pleasant St., Suite 21
Malden, MA 02148
781-397-6822
781-397-8811
mpi.edu