Medical Assistant Schools in Connecticut

If you want a career in health care without having to spend years in college, Connecticut has several medical assistant schools that can offer the level of training that many employers value. Your training may qualify you for medical assistant jobs where you can assist in performing clinical duties, scheduling appointments, and coding insurance information and more. Medical assisting is the type of job that can offer a steady income and provide opportunities for future growth.

On a day-to-day basis, you may be required to take patient vital signs, prepare patients for examinations and assist other health care professional as needed. Medical assistant programs across the country may vary and typically require between one and two years to complete. Check with medical assistant schools near you and inquire about their program lengths and the type of credential awarded upon graduation.

As of 2011, the starting wage for medical assistants in Connecticut was $24,500. The median annual wage was $32,900 for the same period. In 2008, there were 6,420 medical assistants working in Connecticut. By 2018, the total number of medical assistants is expected to increase by 18 percent and total 7,550.*

• Northwestern Connecticut Community College - Winsted
• Norwalk Community College - Norwalk
• St. Vincent's College - Bridgeport

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