MEDICAL ASSISTING
MTI's Medical Assisting Program
Are you ready to take the first step toward a rewarding career in the medical field? Medical assistants play an important role in managing everyday patient care and the profession continues to grow as a result of the population living longer and advancements in procedures, treatments, and medications. Medical assistant training at Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) gives you the skills you need to start a career where you can make a difference in the lives of others.
Attending an accredited medical assistant school is the first step toward an exciting career in allied health. Here’s what you can expect when you attend Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) for your medical assistant training:
Hands-On Medical Assisting Classes
Body Organization & Systems | Billing & Coding | Office Management | Phlebotomy | Externship
The medical assisting instructors at MTI bring real-world experience to the classroom and lab. Through hands-on instruction, you will be trained in both clinical & administrative duties, including:
- Assisting with physical exams, EKGs, X-ray procedures & first aid
- Performing routine lab tests
- Administering medications (as directed by a physician)
- Understanding Integrated Electronic Health Records, HIPAA compliance & insurance coding
To obtain your medical assistant certification, you will be scheduled to sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants’ (AAMA) National Medical Assistant (CMA) Certification Exam.
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Find a Medical Assistant School Near You
Find an accredited medical assisting school near you at one of MTI’s four campus locations.
Meet MTI Medical Assisting Graduates
“Without the training from MTI, I definitely wouldn’t have this life. It’s a good steppingstone. You can get your foot into a great working place and then build your career from there.”
Bri
Medical Assisting Graduate
“[I] loved attending MTI! Great instructors, helpful staff, and when it came time to find a job after finishing the program, the Medical Assisting Program Director was so helpful with everything, from resumes to online applications. They really do want to see you succeed!”
Michelle
Medical Assisting Graduate
“This is an absolutely amazing school. As long as you devote your time and do your work. They work with you the whole way and make sure you [understand] what they are teaching. I had a job as soon as I finished my externship, even before my graduation. Thank you for my pathway to my future.”
Monessa
Medical Assisting Graduate
“[I] loved the Medical Assisting Program! [It] prepared me for everything I needed to know to become an NCMA!”
Jennifer
Medical Assisting Graduate
“My work schedule before I went to MTI was crazy. I worked nights, I worked weekends, it made it rough on the kids. The instructors were there for you every step of the way. They understood we had families outside of MTI, and they worked with our schedules. They stuck with us until the end. MTI is a great place to go.”
Tiffany
Medical Assisting Graduate
What Makes the Medical Assisting Program at MTI Different?
Receive hands-on training in labs that simulate real healthcare environments
Complete your medical assistant training in just 9 months
All MTI medical assisting instructors have real-world experience in the medical field
Small class sizes and no general education courses required
Lifetime job placement assistance is available to all qualified graduates
Financial aid and scholarship opportunities available to students who qualify
Flexible class schedules are available
Employment of medical assistants is projected to grow 18% from 2020 to 2030
Quick Facts: Medical Assisting Training Program
While a medical assistant’s duties will vary according to the specialty of the physician, the administrative duties can range from answering phones, greeting patients, updating medical records, scheduling appointments and making arrangements for hospital admissions and laboratory services. Clinical duties include taking medical histories, recording vital signs, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examination and assisting the physician during examination.
For additional information, check out What is a Medical Assistant? or visit the American Association of Medical Assistants.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of May 2020, the median annual wage for medical assistants was $35,850. Although recent BLS data indicates salaries are higher for medical assistants working in outpatient care centers or physician offices, annual wages will depend on many factors such as your location and patient populations. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The medical assisting student is trained to perform in entry-level positions normally available in a medical facility such as a physician, chiropractor or podiatrist’s office and/or clinic.
For more information, check out How to Become a Medical Assistant
The medical profession continues to grow as a result of the population living longer and advancements in procedures, treatments, and medications. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the job outlook for medical assistants will increase by 18% from 2020 to 2030. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
For more information on MTI program costs, please contact Financial Aid or visit Tuition & Cost.
Medical Assisting at Midwest Technical Institute
Medical assistant classes prepare students with the entry-level clinical and administrative skills needed to work in doctors' offices, including assisting with EKGs and x-rays, phlebotomy, and more. The Medical Assisting Program at Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) is taught by instructors with real-world experience. Medical assistant training classes at MTI are hands-on and include classroom and lab instruction. Students finish the 9-month program with an externship program that gives students in-the-field experience, and helps them learn what type of position they may want to pursue after graduation. Watch this two-minute video to see what it’s like to begin your career in medical assisting at Midwest Technical Institute.
Midwest Technical Institute offers a variety of financing options to qualifying students. Financial Aid Representatives are available at each of our campuses to assist you. Please contact your nearest MTI campus today to learn more.
Enrollment and outcome information for all Illinois-based campuses and the ACCSC annual reports for each program can be found in Adobe PDF format. Please note, all programs are not offered at all campuses. For annual details, please visit our medical assisting enrollment and outcome page.
Medical Assisting Careers
At Midwest Technical Institute, graduates will receive the medical assistant training necessary to enter the medical assisting field at the entry level. MTI offers a medical assistant program in Illinois and Missouri, preparing graduates with the skills needed to work as medical assistants in doctor’s offices or outpatient clinics.
The role of a medical assistant can include clerical duties, like assisting with the front desk and billing, and clinical duties, such as assisting the doctor with patient exams, or preparing samples for the lab. After completing medical assistant training, graduates may choose to specialize in certain areas, such as geriatrics, pediatrics, dermatology, or other specialized fields. Additionally, as technology advances in the field of medical record keeping, medical assistants could have the opportunity to learn new skills on the job.
Medical assistants are a vital part of most medical offices, and the profession continues to grow as a result of the population living longer and advancements in procedures, treatments, and medications. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the job outlook for medical assistants will increase by 18% from 2020 to 2030, which is much faster than the average growth rate for all occupations of 8%. *www.bls.gov
Accreditations
The Medical Assisting Programs at the Springfield, IL, East Peoria, IL, Moline, IL and Springfield, MO campuses are all accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges (ACCSC) and is approved by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in federally-funded financial aid programs. For more information about our accreditations and approvals, please visit: https://www.midwesttech.edu/about-us/accreditation/
Midwest Technical Institute is approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools of the Illinois Board of Higher Education: 1 N. Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333, Springfield, IL 62701. For more info: www.ibhe.org
Midwest Technical Institute is approved to operate by the Missouri Department of Higher Education.
MTI’s Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).
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Placement and Retention Rates
Current placement and retention rates, as reported to the Medical Assisting Educational Review Board (MAERB)/CAAHEP, can be found here: