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Get the Skills to Become a Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant holding a clipboard in a healthcare setting.
To begin working in the growing healthcare industry, start your career training at MSCT today

750-Hour* Online/Hybrid Medical Assistant Program in Brooklyn, NY

Medical Assistants play a vital role in any healthcare environment. Professionals in this field perform tasks that ensure quality patient care and assist other medical staff members with administrative and medical duties.

If you have a passion for helping others and are interested in pursuing a rewarding healthcare career, becoming a Medical Assistant could be a great fit for you.

The best way to see if Manhattan School of Computer Technology is the right fit for you is to come in and visit the school. You can tour our facilities and meet with instructors. Book an Appointment Now or Get more info.

Become a Qualified Medical Assistant

This Online/Hybrid program provides the skills and hands-on training you need to help prepare you for an entry-level career in various healthcare environments.

You’ll learn how to perform clinical tasks such as taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examinations, drawing blood and recording EKG as directed by a physician. On the administrative side, you’ll master scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, and more.

With the integration of these two skills, you will gain sufficient knowledge to perform a variety of tasks in any healthcare setting.

Practical “On-The-Job” Training

This program includes 225 hours of internship training in a supervised medical facility in order to meet the requirements for testing as a Nationally Certified Medical Assistant. The study of clinical skills and procedures provides you with the required skills to work with patients.

Is a Career as a Medical Assistant Right for You? Take the MSCT “Medical Assistant Career Training Readiness Quiz”

This fun, online quiz takes 3-minutes to complete and you’ll get a personalized report. Identify your strengths and social style plus the training and positions you’re best suited for. Get Your Medical Assistant Career Training Readiness Score Now >>

Flexible Class Schedules

Busy schedule? No problem. MSCT offers morning, afternoon, and evening classes so you can achieve your education with ease and flexibility. We also have classes beginning monthly, meaning you can start your career training soon after enrolling.

This program is offered in an Online/Hybrid format. Study from the comfort of your home while also benefiting from practical, hands-on learning experiences.

Career Opportunities

Upon successful completion of your Medical Assistant courses, you will be prepared to pursue the following positions:

  • Medical Assistant
  • EKG Technician
  • Phlebotomist
  • Medical Records Clerk
  • Medical Transcriber

Graduates are able to work in physicians’ offices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare facilities.

Is a Career as a Medical Assistant Right For You? Get More Info…

If you’re interested in learning more about a career as a Medical Assistant and exploring whether Manhattan School of Computer Technology is right for you, fill out the form on this page to receive more information.

For immediate questions, call 718-360-1534

*Program length when completed in normal time