Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at American Institute 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 Missouri colleges that offer medical assistant program.

American Institute

3141 West Clay Street, St. Charles, MO

American Institute offers rewarding career education in the Health Care field with its Medical Assisting, Medical Coding & Billing, Dental Assisting and Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs. Other programs offered in this school falls under Wellness and Beauty, and Technology and Business.

Offered in both Diploma and Associate degree, Medical Assisting program prepares students in clinical and administrative works such as medical office procedures. The Medical Coding and Billing program provides a strong foundation for a career as Medical Coder or Biller. This program includes comprehensive coursework and clinical externship.

Moreover, the Dental Assisting program trains students in wide range of dental office procedures and laboratory techniques, as well as the fundamentals in the medical and dental field as preparation for a career as Dental Assistant. Dental Assistants helps Dentists in performing dental procedures and keeping patient records. The Medical Sonography program, on the other hand, is intended for students who already have a Bachelor’s degree and want to pursue training in ultrasound technology. Classes for this program are conducted online and hands-on in laboratories.

Students who want to pursue a career in the allied health field may take any of the health care programs provided they have a high school diploma or equivalent certification. AI has four campuses in Clifton New Jersey, Margate Florida, Toms River New Jersey and West Hartford Connecticut. The Margate, FL campus is certified by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). It offers three programs including Cosmetology, Massage Therapy and Medical Assistant.

As a student-centered institution, AI strives to provide the students with the resources they need to achieve their goals. This school utilizes innovative learning process and hands-on training to equip students with essential skills to jumpstart a career.

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Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. American Institute has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

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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

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.24
  • Average Annual Salary: $29610

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