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The 50-week Medical Assisting Program At First Institute

March 13, 2025

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The Medical Assisting program at First Institute can have you prepared to start your new career in healthcare faster than you might have thought possible! This program is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and training to start an in-demand, rewarding career in the healthcare industry within a year. Read one to learn more about all of the advantages of the Medical Assisting program at First Institute.

What is included in the 50-week Medical Assisting program at First Institute

The 50-week Medical Assisting program at First Institute includes:

  1. A comprehensive curriculum covering both administrative and clinical skills.
    • Anatomy, physiology, and pathology
    • Medical terminology
    • Medical billing and coding
    • Health records management
    • Medical insurance claims using CPT-4 & ICD-11 codebooks
    • Medical law and ethics
    • Clinical procedures
    • Medical office administration and communications
    • Lab procedures (EKG, phlebotomy, urinalysis, diagnostic testing)
    • Medical assisting procedures in minor surgeries, pediatrics, OB examinations, imaging, and radiology
  2. Training with modern medical technology and equipment.
  3. A hybrid format combining online classes with hands-on training.
  4. A 160-hour (10-week) externship in a real medical office setting.
  5. Flexible scheduling options with day classes twice a week (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday) and evening classes four days a week (Monday through Thursday).
  6. Preparation for certification exams.

When studying at First Institute can have you ready for an exciting new career so quickly, why wait any longer? Apply to the Medical Assisting program today and take your first step to success!

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