Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Branford Hall Career Institute – Branford Campus prepares students for careers as a medical assistant, clinical medical assistant, specialized medical assistant, medical receptionist, front office administration, clinical supervisor, medical office manager, and health services manager. The program focuses on providing medical office administrative services and performing clinical duties. Program courses include: basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, patient psychology and communications, medical office procedures, and clinical diagnostics, examination, testing and treatment procedures. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer medical assistant program.

The Medical Assistant program at Branford Hall Career Institute – Branford Campus is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools for more than 23 years.

Branford Hall Career Institute – Branford Campus

51 Carlton Road, Monsey, NY

Branford Hall Career Institute is a system of schools owned and operated by the Premier Education Group. The school is comprised of eight campuses located through the states of Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts. The system provides guaranteed access to administrators and faculty to answer questions and issues quickly and amiably, ensuring that the needs of students are valued. Branford Hall also provides career service assistance to graduates seeking employment.

Branford Hall offers a number of programs in high demand fields to ensure that graduates will be able to find employment upon graduation. Programs and courses are taught b y experienced professionals to make sure that students receive a well rounded practical education and develop an understanding of employer needs. Internships, externships and clinical experiences are available to further one’s skills and abilities. The school also offers refresher sessions for graduates with no extra cost, to ensure their education is up to date.

Programs offered include:

• Computer Networking Management
• Culinary Arts
• Health Claims Specialist/Medical Billing & Coding
• HVAC/R
• Massage Therapist
• Paralegal
• Professional Fitness Trainer
• Professional Medical Assistant

Branford Location

The Branford branch of Branford Hall Career Institute is located at 1 Summit Place. Approximately 300 students graduate from this campus yearly. This campus offers services for students in the form of career counseling assistance to help students define their goals, flexible scheduling for those with irregular schedules, and online distance learning for students outside the school's service area. You can learn more, including the school's consumer disclosures, by visiting schooliya.com.

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit the school website or complete the form on the page to obtain additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Branford Hall Career Institute – Branford Campus offers a less than two-year award program in medical assistant.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Medical Assistants

Description

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 23.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.43
  • Average Annual Salary: $36260
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.06
  • Average Annual Salary: $35490

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).