Build a Healthcare Career You’ll Be Proud Of.
A funded pathway into a medical career: 900-hour Medical Assistant program with a 250-hour externship, prep for three (3) national certifications, federal financial aid for those who qualify, and job-placement support.
✅ 250-Hour Externship
✅ Financial Aid Available (for those who qualify)
✅ National Certification Preparation
✅ Job Placement Assistance
✅ Day • Afternoon • Evening Classes
✅ Midtown Manhattan
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Why Students Choose New Age Training
Students don’t choose us because our program is 900 hours.
They choose us because they’re investing in a healthcare career.
Our Medical Assistant program was designed to prepare graduates to enter today’s healthcare workforce with confidence through:
- Extensive hands-on laboratory training
- 250-hour supervised externship
- Preparation for multiple national certifications
- Experienced instructors
- Career Services: Job Placement Assistance
- On-campus certification testing
- Financial Aid available (for those who qualify)
- More than 25 years training healthcare professionals
Entrance Requirements
- You need to be at least 18 years old
- Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalency Diploma (GED)
- If you do not have a High School Diploma or G.E.D, you have the option to take our free Entrance Exam.
To schedule this exam, please arrange an appointment with our Admissions Advisor.
Please note that candidates without a HS Diploma or GED are not eligible for financial aid. - To apply for Financial Aid, use our School Code on your FAFSA application: 041023
Why Invest in a Comprehensive Medical Assistant Program?
Choosing a Medical Assistant program isn’t just about finding the lowest tuition.
It’s about preparing for a long-term career.
A comprehensive program gives you time to develop clinical skills, administrative experience, patient communication, professionalism, and confidence before entering the workforce.
At New Age Training, you’ll receive:
✔ Clinical laboratory training
✔ Administrative Medical Assisting
✔ Electronic Health Records
✔ Medical Billing
✔ Insurance Procedures
✔ Phlebotomy
✔ EKG
✔ OSHA & HIPAA
✔ Patient Care
✔ Professional communication
✔ Real-world externship
Please visit our post Medical Assistant Salary in New York to see average salary and hourly wage for Medical Assistants in NYC.
Why Does Our Program Include 900 Hours?
Because healthcare employers expect more than someone who simply passed an exam.
Our curriculum gives students the opportunity to build confidence through classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and a 250-hour externship before entering the workforce.
Those additional hours allow students to strengthen both clinical and administrative skills while gaining valuable real-world experience.
Learn in Class.
Practice in the Lab.
Train in a Real Healthcare Facility. (Exernship)
One of the most valuable parts of our Medical Assistant program is the required 250-hour externship.
Students gain experience working alongside healthcare professionals while applying the skills learned in class.
This experience often becomes one of the strongest parts of a graduate’s resume.
Where Our Graduates Work
NYU, Northwell Health, Mount Sinai, CityMD, NYC H+H, Floating Hospital, Essen Health, etc.
Our graduates have been hired by healthcare organizations throughout New York City.
Certifications
Graduates from our Medical Assistant (MA) program are prepared for the following certifications endorsed by the National Healthcare Association (NHA):
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
- Certified EKG Technician (CET)
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
Basic Duties of a Medical Assistant
Medical Assistants are vital members of the healthcare team, ensuring efficient clinic operations and delivering exceptional patient care. They serve as the bridge between patients and healthcare providers, offering support in both clinical and administrative tasks. Depending on the medical specialty and employer, Medical Assistants take on a variety of essential roles to enhance patient experience and facility efficiency.
Some of the key duties Medical Assistants may perform include:
- Patient Interaction: Welcome patients warmly, ensuring a positive first impression and a smooth check-in process.
- Administrative Support: Manage phone lines, schedule appointments, handle medical correspondence, and assist with billing inquiries.
- Medical Documentation: Review patient medical histories, verify insurance information, and complete necessary forms, including pre-authorizations and insurance claims.
- Clinical Support: Measure and record vital signs, conduct phlebotomy, perform EKGs, and assist with other diagnostic procedures.
- Exam Preparation: Prepare patients and exam rooms for procedures, ensuring equipment is sterilized and ready for use.
- Direct Patient Assistance: Support physicians during patient exams and procedures, including tasks like suture removal and wound care.
- Medical Billing: Proficiently use software like MediSoft to complete insurance claims and billing tasks.
Topics covered in our Medical Assistant Program
- Introduction to Computers & MS Word
- Effective Written Communication
- Anatomy, Physiology & Medical Terminology
- Medical Office Administrative Procedures
- Effective Patient Relations
- Medical Insurance and Medical Billing
- Medical Office Clinical Practices
- Phlebotomy & EKG
- Externship (250 hrs)
