Upon successful completion of the Medical Assistant program, graduates are eligible to apply for approval to take a national Certified Medical Assistant examination (AAMA) to become a Certified Medical Assistant.
Medical Assisting Training is offered in an Online Blended Format!
Our online medical assistant programs are accredited and offer the convenience of learning from anywhere while completing scheduled hands-on clinical lab training at our St. Louis campus or approved clinical sites. The hybrid format provides maximum flexibility and personalized instructor support, matching the rigor of on-campus programs. These programs have the same academic regimen as our on-ground programs. Students in the hybrid format will complete their program both in a campus and/or clinical setting and online via the internet. These programs provide flexibility not available to a regular classroom program. All lab times are arranged.
The Benefits of Online Education:
- Flexibility
- Convenience
- Promotes life-long learning
- Teaches you to be self-disciplined
- More individual attention
- Brings the classroom right to you
Accelerated Medical Assistant Program Length
If you’re on the hunt for a good job in the medical field with potential for advancement, you’re probably finding out that many of these positions require formal education of some sort. Training for most medical professions takes years, but training for a medical assistant can be done in a fraction of time. While traditional medical assistant programs may take 1–2 years, our fast-track medical assistant program enables 75% of students to graduate in just 35 weeks. In as little as 8 months, you can start working as a Certified Medical Assistant in physicians’ offices, clinics, or hospitals.
Secure your Medical Assistant Certificate
If you envision yourself in a profession where helping people is your daily focus, then medical assisting may be the career path you want to explore. We offer nationally accredited Medical Assistant programs that are constructed to give our students the knowledge, training, and confidence needed to become part of the working medical community. At Midwest Institute you will:
- Receive hands-on training in laboratories and exam rooms
- Learn from instructors who are experts in their subject matter areas as registered nurses and medical personnel
- Work one-on-one with instructors and classmates to prepare for patient contact
- Build upon the strengths needed to succeed in all areas of the medical office
- Create a solid foundation for attaining a rewarding career
Medical assistant graduates will be trained and prepared for the following:
- Review patient records for timeliness, completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness of health data
- Organize and maintain data for clinical databases and registries
- Track patient outcomes for quality assessment
- Use classification software to assign clinical codes for reimbursement and data analysis
- Electronically record data for collection, storage, analysis, retrieval, and reporting
- Protect patients’ health information for confidentiality, authorized access for treatment, and data security
- Retrieve patient records for medical personnel
- Work as a liaison between the health clinician and billing offices
- Take patient history and measure vital signs
- Help the physician with patient examinations
- Give patient injections as directed by the physician
- Schedule patient appointments
- Prepare blood for laboratory tests
Graduates will be able to contribute a complete and unique skill set to the medical office which will make them a more versatile and marketable employee.
About Medical Assisting Careers
As a graduate of the Midwest Institute Medical Assistant program, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to be successful in any healthcare setting.
Our students learn firsthand how technical skills, professionalism, attitude, and confidence affect their growth potential. We emphasize that the learning does not stop with our program and that they will consistently be sharpening their knowledge and skills while building their career.
The job description of the medical assistant is often twofold, including both clinical and administrative responsibilities.
The demand for medical assistants in St. Louis and Missouri is rapidly increasing. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 24% growth rate through 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. Career opportunities are available in physician offices, outpatient care centers, hospitals, and specialty clinics. Most of our trained medical assistants work for a variety of physicians’ offices, in clinics, and hospitals. Others are in offices of other health practitioners such as chiropractors, optometrists, and podiatrists.
Train to be a Medical Assistant at St. Louis-based Midwest Institute. Get started now and be employable as an MA within a year.
Why Should You Train to Be a Medical Assistant in the St. Louis Area?
Looking for a fulfilling way to make money while you help people? Do you want a job that you look forward to every day? Medical assisting is a fast-growing, deeply satisfying career. Medical assistants work alongside doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in providing quality medical care to patients. Your journey to becoming a medical assistant starts with Midwest Institute’s institutionally accredited Medical Assistant program in St. Louis, Missouri. Here, you will learn everything it takes to start a new and exciting career as a valuable part of a medical team.
Whether you’re thinking of changing career tracks, need new skills to make better money, or want to work in a field that brings high satisfaction rates, Midwest Institute has the solution.
High Demand For Medical Assistants in St. Louis and Beyond
The Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks medical assisting as one of the most in-demand careers across the country. As the Baby Boom generation ages, doctors’ offices and clinics will require a larger number of competent medical assistants to keep up with demand. The need for MAs will generate a 24 percent rate of growth through 2024, which is far faster than average for all occupations.
Midwest Institute offers FAFSA-approved medical assistant programs in Missouri. Eligible students may qualify for Pell Grants, scholarships, or WIOA funding. Multiple start dates are available for students enrolling in our fast-track medical assistant program.
You may qualify for financial aid or a scholarship to help defray the cost of tuition!
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Midwest Institute’s Medical Assistant Program Accreditation
Our staff of professional instructors works hard to help each student learn the skills they need to become highly employable. We have been training Medical Assistants for over 55 years, and we have developed established and well-respected relationships with the St. Louis-area medical community. Midwest Institute graduates are sought after by employers in our community.
Midwest Institute’s Medical Assistant Program is institutionally accredited by ABHES. Graduates are eligible to take the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification exam through the American Medical Technologists (AMT). Certification increases employability in clinics, hospitals, and physician offices across Missouri and nationwide.
FAQ
- How long is the Medical Assistant program?
Most students complete our accelerated medical assistant program in just 35 weeks.
- Is certification required in Missouri?
Certification is highly recommended. Our program prepares you for the RMA exam through AMT, a nationally recognized credential.
- Can I enroll online?
Yes, our hybrid medical assistant programs offer online coursework and hands-on lab sessions at our St. Louis campus.
- What is the salary and job outlook?
Medical assistant jobs in Missouri offer competitive pay with strong demand, projected 24% growth through 2024.
- Is financial aid available?
Yes, including FAFSA-approved programs, Pell Grants, scholarships, and WIOA funding.
Ready to Start Training in a Medical Assistant Program?
We’re ready to speed you along this exciting path you’ve chosen. Contact us for more information about the MA program or start your application now. The future awaits!
If you have any questions just contact us, and one of our knowledgeable Admissions Counselors will contact you promptly to assist you.
