Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Eastern International College – Belleville 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 Jersey colleges that offer medical assistant program.

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Eastern International College – Belleville

251 Washington Ave, Belleville, NJ

Eastern International College (EIC) has two locations in New Jersey—One in Belleville and another in Jersey City, New Jersey. EIC prides themselves on the fact that faculty “provides a nurturing classroom environment that promotes collaborative learning, personal growth, and self-empowerment,” as well as presenting rigorous academic challenges.

EIC Programs:

• Nursing AAS Degree Program
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography BS Degree Program
• Medical Assistant AAS Degree Program
• Cardiovascular Technology-AAS

Eastern International College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.  The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and licensed by the New Jersey Higher Education

The Associate Degree in Nursing program at Eastern International College in Belleville, NJ is approved by the New Jersey Board of Nursing

The Cardiovascular Technology(Adult Echocardiography) program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology(JRC-CVT) verified Eastern International College's

Entrance requirements vary from program to program. Check the Entrance Requirements page (http://www.eicollege.edu/admissions/requirements/) for detailed information on EIC degree programs.

EIC offers career service assistance  to graduating students—pre-testing and interview appointments are arrangements can be made once graduation requirements are fulfilled. Although placement services are available, EIC cannot guarantee placement. Other student services include faculty tutoring sessions, counseling, and library.

Financial aid is available for those who qualify. A list of available scholarships can be found on the Scholarship page (http://www.eicollege.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/).

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Eastern International College – Belleville offers an associate's degree 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).