Medical Assistant
At Swedish Institute, you can earn your Medical Assistant credential in as few as 12 months – with hands-on training, hybrid learning options, and an iPad included.
- $48,750* NY Avg. Annual Wage
- 12%^ Job Growth
- Can be completed in as few as 12 months†
Next classes start on January 19, 2027.
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Your Medical Assistant Career Starts Here
Medical assistants are in demand across the country — and the field keeps growing. At Swedish Institute, we give you the flexibility to choose the path that fits your timeline and career goals, with two Medical Assisting tracks designed for busy adult learners.
Whether you want a degree that opens doors to advancement or an accelerated certificate that gets you working quickly, both programs prepare you for one of healthcare's most in-demand roles. And as a hybrid program, your lecture courses are available online while hands-on lab training happens in person at our Manhattan campus.
Additionally, all students in our on-campus programs receive an iPad to aid them in their studies.
Swedish Institute offers two Medical Assisting tracks so you can choose the path that fits your timeline and career goals. Both programs prepare you for one of the most in-demand roles in healthcare and lead to AMT (American Medical Technologists) certification eligibility.
Track 1 — Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) · 21 Months: The degree track covers the full scope of medical assisting — clinical, administrative, and laboratory skills — and prepares you for both the RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) and RPT (Registered Phlebotomy Technician) certification exams through AMT.
Track 2 — Certificate Program · 12 Months: The accelerated certificate track is designed for students who want to enter the workforce quickly. You'll build core clinical and administrative skills and graduate ready to work in medical offices and outpatient settings.
What Does a Medical Assistant Do?
Medical Assistants work in clinical and administrative roles across a wide range of healthcare settings — bridging the gap between patient care and office operations. Their responsibilities typically include:
- Recording patient medical history and vital signs
- Preparing patients for examination and assisting physicians during procedures
- Collecting and processing laboratory specimens, including blood draws
- Administering medications and injections as directed by physicians
- Managing electronic health records and scheduling patient appointments
- Handling billing, insurance claims, and office administrative tasks
Education on Your Time
The Medical Assistant program at Swedish Institute is designed for working adults. Our hybrid format lets you complete lecture courses online while hands-on lab training happens in person at our Manhattan campus. Classes are available in the morning, afternoon, and evening so you can train without disrupting the rest of your life.
With training from Swedish Institute, graduates of our Medical Assistant program are prepared for early employment in a variety of settings, such as:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Paying for medical assistant training doesn't have to be overwhelming. Swedish Institute offers financial aid and scholarship opportunities for eligible students so you can focus on your education. Our financial aid team will walk you through tuition, payment options, and the financial aid process every step of the way.
Explore our scholarships, financial aid resources, and application process to get started. You can also use our Net Price Calculator to estimate your tuition.
What Our Graduates Say
The school prepared me really well to be working in the hospital because I feel like I'm able to take on anything. I'm able to be a leader, able to take steps and just provide the care that's needed for the patient or whoever.
They were just really compassionate and they really seemed to care about the education and helping us further our education in medical assistant. And they helped me to truly understand certain things when it came to EKG or phlebotomy. So, I just really appreciate them for that.
Frequently Asked Questions
- † Applies to full-time students only.
- * Salary Data Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Query System. Information is for Medical Assistants in New York State. Data from May 2025. https://data.bls.gov/oes/#/home. Site visited 6/8/2026.
- ^ Growth Data Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Survey for Medical Assistants. Data from May 2024. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-assistants.htm. Site visited 6/8/2026.
- National long-term projections and salary averages may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual growth or any particular salary. Swedish Institute does not guarantee employment. Swedish Institute cannot guarantee a student’s eligibility either to take any exam or become certified, registered, or licensed.
- Swedish Institute’s programs are registered by the New York State Education Department. Accredited by ACCSC. For important information on program costs, completion and placement rates, median debt incurred, etc., please visit: http://www.swedishinstitute.edu/student-consumer-information.
- Some content on this website was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence.