About
Northeast Technical Institute’s Clinical Medical Assistant diploma program in Scarborough, Maine, trains students in administrative and clinical healthcare tasks, including patient histories, billing, appointment scheduling, medical records, vital signs, examinations, blood drawing, and laboratory sample preparation. The program prepares graduates to sit exams for AMT (American Medical Technologist) and National Healthcare Association certifications. It combines classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory training in a hybrid format, with online participation and new courses starting every three weeks; the program is promoted as taking seven months. Training covers medical office procedures, asepsis, infection control, office safety, patient education, and medication preparation and administration. The page does not state admission requirements.
At a glance
- Format: Hybrid
- Leads to: AMT (American Medical Technologist) and National Healthcare Association (NHA) certifications
- Scholarships: available (per the school's page)
Organization
Northeast Technical Institute
Northeast Technical Institute is a career training school in Scarborough, Maine, preparing students for occupational fields including CDL-A Truck Driver Training Program, CDL-B Truck Driver Training Program, Cybersecurity, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, and Phlebotomy. Its career training programs are designed around skills employers seek, with offerings spanning transportation, information technology, healthcare, and HVAC. The institution provides career development support during and after graduation, including job coaching, resume and cover-letter assistance, and connections with local employers. Financial aid options may include grants, loans, scholarships, and other tuition financing, depending on program eligibility. Programs are offered through multiple Maine campuses, including Scarborough, Bangor, and Auburn, and the school provides both traditional and hybrid learning options.