Are you considering a career in healthcare? Medical assistants play an essential role in medical teams by helping physicians and other healthcare professionals deliver patient care.
You can become a medical assistant by completing a postsecondary training program to gain the skills you need for entry-level employment. During medical assistant training, you’ll learn how to assist with EKG’s and X-rays, phlebotomy, perform clinical procedures and first aid, prepare patients for physical exams, support physicians during medical procedures, and more.
Before deciding to enroll in medical assisting training, it’s important to research training costs and financial aid options to make an informed decision about your future.
How Much Does Medical Assisting Training Cost?
It’s important to note that the cost for medical assisting programs varies based on several factors, including the length of the program, the type of school or program you attend, the location of your training, whether you earn a certificate, diploma or associates degree, and more.
Recent research from HealthJob.org has found the cost of medical assisting programs can range from about $6,500 to $36,500. This is based on HealthJob.org’s analysis of 22 different medical assistant programs at 15 different institutions.
At Midwest Technical Institute (MTI), the tuition for the Medical Assisting Program falls within this range, but please note this is the cost before financial aid is applied. Most MTI students receive some form of financial aid or assistance. 80% of MTI students (Illinois campuses) received some form of financial aid in 2022-2023, according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
There may be additional costs to consider when becoming a certified medical assistant. For example, the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Exam offered through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) currently costs $125 for AAMA members and $250 for nonmembers. Please note, the cost of certification is included in MTI’s Medical Assisting Program tuition.
At MTI, all tuition (where applicable) includes:
- Fees
- Books
- Equipment
- Certification Tests
- Uniforms
How do I pay for Medical Assistant training?
Many trade schools, like MTI, offer financial aid to students who qualify. MTI is approved by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in the Federal Financial Aid Program and offers a variety of financing options to qualifying students, including:
- Federal Pell Grant William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Programs (Student)
- Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (Student)
- Federal Direct PLUS Loan (Parents of Dependent Students)
- Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Military students)
- Montgomery GI Bill® (MGIB) (Military students)
As mentioned above, most MTI students receive some form of financial aid or scholarship.
In 2022-2023 at Midwest Technical Institute…
- 70% of MTI students received grant or scholarship aid
- 69% of MTI students received pell grants
- 76% of MTI students received federal student loans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) – Midwest Technical Institute – Illinois
At MTI, you’ll meet one-on-one with a member of the Financial Aid Team, who will walk you through what financial aid options you may qualify for.
For more information, visit Financial Aid.
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What is a Medical Assistant?
The demand for medical assistants is on the rise! According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment for medical assistants is projected to grow 15% from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations (4%). This correlates to an average of 119,800 job openings every year for medical assistants over the decade.
Medical assistants have a variety of duties to help provide patient care and keep medical offices running smoothly, including, but not limited to:
- Interviewing patients and recording medical history
- Measuring patients’ vital signs, such as blood pressure and weight
- Assisting physicians with patient examinations
- Giving patients injections or medications as directed by physicians and as permitted by state law
- Scheduling patient appointments
- Collecting and preparing samples of blood and other specimens for laboratory tests
- Entering patient information, such as vital signs and test results, into medical records
- Maintaining inventory of medical and office supplies
Where can I study Medical Assisting?
Medical assisting programs are available at a variety of institutions, including community colleges and trade schools. Depending on the type of program, training can take anywhere from 9 months to 2 years to complete.
At Midwest Technical Institute (MTI), you can complete your medical assisting training in just 9 months at the following campus locations:
Start your path to a career in Medical Assisting
Take the first step today! Schedule a tour of your local MTI campus or fill out the form to learn more about our Medical Assisting Program.
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