About
Swedish Institute’s Medical Assistant program in New York, New York, trains students to provide basic patient care and perform clinical and office duties in medical facilities. The certificate pathway leads to a certificate authorized by the New York State Board of Regents, while the degree pathway leads to an Associate in Occupational Studies degree and eligibility to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant certification exam offered by the American Medical Technologists. The program uses a hybrid learning approach combining classroom and online instruction, with day and evening schedules. The primary certificate pathway runs for 12 months, and a longer 21-month degree pathway is also available. Students gain experience through a 200-hour offsite externship in an outpatient or ambulatory setting.
At a glance
- Format: HYBRID
- Next start: 10/01/2026
- Leads to: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification exam offered by the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
- Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
- Scholarships: available (per the school's page)
Organization
Swedish Institute
Swedish Institute is a healthcare education institution in New York, New York, with programs in A.A.S Degree in Nursing, Medical Assistant, and Medical Billing and Coding. The school also offers certificate and degree education in massage therapy and allied health fields. Its training emphasizes practical, hands-on instruction, real-world simulations, and professional skill-building. Swedish Institute provides instruction from experienced professionals and offers career placement services with access to employer resources. The institution was founded in 1916 in Manhattan and has developed from a massage therapy school into a multipurpose healthcare education provider. Its learning environment emphasizes diversity, inclusion, health equity, and social justice. On-campus students receive an iPad Air for access to their studies and keep the device after graduation.