Medical assistant
Be part of patient care from start to finish. Train for a hands-on medical assistant career with a school that has been preparing healthcare professionals for over 100 years.
Financial aid and scholarships are available for those who qualify, helping make your Medical Assistant training more affordable. Speak to an admissions representative today to learn more about our scholarships, different kinds of Financial Aid, and how to apply.
fast facts
$48,750*
NY avg. annual wage
12%^
Job growth
12-21 months
Program length
What to expect
Our program is available in a variety of schedule options. We offer day and evening schedules for our 21-month CAMA associate degree program. Our 12-month Medical Assistant Certificate program is offered both during the day and in the evening. We also use a hybrid learning approach that offers both in-class and online learning. With Swedish Institute’s iPad program, every student receives an iPad that assists with virtual education, provides communication with classmates and instructors, and provides access to course materials, no matter where you are.
Curriculum highlights
- Medical Terminology
- Pharmacology for Medical Assistants
- Phlebotomy/hematology, blood draws
- 12-lead electrocardiography (ECG)
- Patient care
- Medical record keeping
career opportunities
Blood Blank Donor Unit Assistant
Medical Assistant
Clinical Medical Assistant
Clinical Laboratory Aid
Back Office Laboratory Assistant
Front Office Assistant
testimonials
“Without Swedish, I wouldn’t have any of the knowledge that I have now to be able to help the people that I want to help in today’s society, and that really is it.”
S. Ortiz,
2026 Medical Assistant Degree Program Graduate
“The school prepared me really well to work 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.”
T. Gonzalez,
2025 Medical Assistant Certificate Program Graduate
* 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 Massage Therapists. 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.
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