Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Medical Institute of Palm Beach 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 District Of Columbia colleges that offer medical assistant program.

Medical Institute of Palm Beach

620 Michigan Ave NE - McGivney Hall, Washington, DC

The Medical Institute of Palm Beach (MIPB) in Florida was founded by Doug McVay in 2004 on a site at Lake Worth. In 2011, it was relocated to Greenacres to accommodate its growing student influx. The school is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education Florida Department of Education and accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education.

MIPB’s mission is to fulfill the educational and professional needs of motivated individuals by offering courses in fields with high career potential. The school’s purpose is to provide quality education that leads to meaningful careers in the medical and allied health industries.

MIPB offers four course options:

• Medical Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician
• Massage Therapy
• Home Health Aide

Each course is designed to provide quality instruction in a high-tech environment that includes internet access, central heating and air conditioning and software packages for research and instruction. Facilities on campus include a student’s lounge, computer lab, medical lab and a library. Students with disabilities are given accommodation, assistance and handicap access to facilities such as classrooms, bathrooms and the student’s lounge.

As of 2012, there were 272 enrolled students, of whom everyone received financial aid in the form of loans. In addition, 90% of the students received grants and/or scholarships. Average aid received per student from all sources was between $4,000 and $6,600.

The school also operates a Placement Department that actively sources job opportunities for its graduating students.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Medical Institute of Palm Beach 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

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 6
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.27
  • Average Annual Salary: $35930

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