Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 220230
- Phone: (412) 578-6981
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
90.48%FINANCIAL AID RATE
95%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
9:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,405Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Medical Assistant Program
The medical assistant program at Sanford – Brown Institute – Pittsburgh 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer medical assistant program.
Sanford – Brown Institute – Pittsburgh
4900 Friendship Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Sanford – Brown Institute – Pittsburgh has offered the following academic levels for students:
- Less Than Two-Year Award
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than Two-Year Award | 6 |
| Associate's Degree | 13 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 0 |
| Female | 19 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black | 14 |
| White | 2 |
| Multiple Races | 2 |
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
Students who have completed the Medical Assistant program at Sanford – Brown Institute – Pittsburgh, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Total Employment: 6
- Average Hourly Rate: $14.26
- Average Annual Salary: $29660
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants Sanford – Brown Institute – Pittsburgh accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Sanford – Brown Institute – Pittsburgh may offer student services including:- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work