Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Certificate Program in Iselin

Want to build a meaningful career in the healthcare field ? The Lincoln Tech Medical Assistant Certificate Program teaches you the clinical and administrative skills you need to support doctors and nurses in medical offices, clinics, and other healthcare settings. You learn how to prepare patients for exams, take vital signs, draw blood, handle electronic health records and develop the versatile skillset to thrive in this in-demand field 1 .

If you’re ready to make an impact every day in a patient-centered profession, enroll in the Medical Assistant Certificate Program at our Iselin, New Jersey campus today.

• Total Semester Credit
  
  Hours:
  
  33.5
• Instructional
  
  Hours:
  
  880
• Completion Time:
  Approximately 37 weeks

Developed in collaboration with industry professionals, the Lincoln Tech academic approach ensures that our programs align with current employer requirements and technological advancements. Combining theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on training, your courses are designed to provide you with the entry-level skills needed in a medical assistant role. You learn to prepare patients, assist with procedures, take vital signs, perform lab work, and manage billing and scheduling duties using EHR software.

And you gain invaluable skills in professionalism, customer service, and career success .

The Medical Assistant Internship is a full-time, 160-hour commitment over approximately 5 weeks. During this time, you apply your training in a real-world healthcare setting, preparing for certification exams and gaining valuable experience that employers look for.

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment under physician or nurse supervision.
• Take vital signs, draw blood, and perform basic lab tests.
• Assist with minor surgical procedures and specimen collection.
• Apply infection control and safety procedures in a healthcare setting.
• Demonstrate professionalism and empathy in patient interactions.
• Use electronic health records (EHR) software to manage patient data.
• Schedule appointments, handle billing, and maintain medical records.
• Communicate clearly with patients and healthcare teams.
• Complete a supervised internship in a clinical environment.

Graduates of the Medical Assistant Certificate Program in Iselin may pursue entry-level positions at:

• Physician offices
• Hospitals
• Long-term care or assisted living facilities
• Specialty medical practices

Graduates of the Medical Assistant Certificate Program may qualify to work at a variety of area businesses including organizations 2 such as:

Weeks to Complete —Day Approximately 37 weeks (including holidays and scheduled breaks)

Weeks to Complete —Afternoon

Weeks to Complete —Afternoon Approximately 37 weeks (including holidays and scheduled breaks)

Weeks to Complete —Evening

Weeks to Complete —Evening Approximately 37 weeks (including holidays and scheduled breaks)

The Medical Assistant program prepares students to be multi-functional practitioners, thoroughly prepared to perform front office and clinical patient care duties, as well as, basic urgent care procedures. Topics covered include anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, insurance billing and coding, electronic health records, ethics, clinical procedures, aseptic technique, minor surgical procedures, universal precautions, general skills in document formatting, and EKG. This program delivers practical preparation in the healthcare environment.

In addition to the technical training, a critical aspect of a Lincoln education is developing the professional skills that are required by our employers. Students will need to demonstrate skill proficiency through a series of professional development activities and seminars which are integrated into each course. The modules include Student Success, Financial Literacy, Professional Development,…