Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Bryant and Stratton College – Buffalo 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.

Bryant and Stratton College – Buffalo Campus

465 Main Street, Suite 400, Buffalo, NY

Bryant & Stratton College is a system of schools that provide career training education programs. The system is comprised of eighteen school located throughout the states of New York, Ohio, Virginia, and Wisconsin. The school was founded in 1854 with the purpose of providing a practical education to students. The school also has online programs for individuals who require more flexible scheduling or cannot commute to a campus.

A variety of programs are available at Bryant & Stratton College campuses, resulting in an associate’s degree, bachelors or certificate upon completion. Programs are taught by industry professionals familiar with the standards of the workplace, training students through practical education in order to better prepare them for employment. Internships and other similar experiences allow for exposure to potential employers in addition to other services offered by the school to assist in career placement after graduation.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Criminal Justice
• Information Technology
• Graphic Design
• Paralegal

Buffalo Location

Bryant and Stratton College - Buffalo Campus is located at 465 Main Street, Suite 400 in the city of Buffalo. This campus has a graduating class size which is approximately 190 students each year. This campus offers services for students in the form of career pathway assistance for students in need of help, flexible scheduling for individuals who cannot make regular hours, and job placement options for students after graduation.

Bryant & Stratton College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000) The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at, www.bryantstratton.edu/disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bryant and Stratton College – Buffalo Campus offers an associate's degree program in medical assistant.

Students by Gender (2019)

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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

• Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.29
  • Average Annual Salary: $33870

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