At ACI Medical & Dental School, conveniently located in Eatontown, NJ, our Medical Assistant Certification program provides students with the skills and knowledge required to become a Certified Medical Assistant in just five months. Our students receive hands-on training with state of the art medical equipment in our on-site laboratory. With jobs for Medical Assistants expected to increase 12% by 2034, there has never been a better time to pursue this in-demand career!

Features Of Our Medical Assistant Certification Program

ACI Medical & Dental School offers added value for our students that sets us apart from other programs. Some of the advanced features of our Medical Assistant Certification Program include:

• NHA Certification: Students who successfully complete the Medical Assistant program will be certified through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and prepared to work in a variety of health care settings including doctor’s offices, clinics, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities assisting doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• Secondary Certification Training: Our Medical Assistant Certification program includes training for EKG, Phlebotomy and Patient Care Technician certifications.
• Career Assistance: Our Career Assistance Program (CAP) is an important component of the Medical Assistant Certification Program. This comprehensive career readiness training program provides students with the strategies to make career planning a success and assist in reaching his or her employment goals after completing our Medical Assistant program.
• Small Class Sizes: With small class sizes and individual workstations, ACI gives you the personal, hands-on training you need. Our experienced instructors ensure you build the practical skills and confidence to launch your healthcare career.
• Hands-On-Training: At ACI, you won’t just read about healthcare—you’ll practice it. Our hands-on training uses real clinical equipment so you build the actual skills and confidence needed to step straight into your new career.
• Day & Evening Class Options: Fit school into your life, not the other way around. ACI offers flexible day and evening classes, allowing you to choose the program schedule that works best for your busy routine.
• Financial Aid & VA Benefits Approved: For those seeking financial assistance, ACI Medical & Dental School is approved for Federal Direct Loans (FAFSA) and VA benefits

Completion of an internship at a healthcare facility is a critical component of our students’ education and career preparation. Students will be placed at a clinical site where they will receive practical training in a real work environment. Students will have a mentor that will train and guide them. This important opportunity provides our students with the necessary skills and experience required in the medical field while building the students’ resume. With our internship, students will get hands-on experience in the day-to-day responsibilities of a Medical Assistant in real healthcare settings including doctors offices, clinics, and hospitals.

Internship schedules are typically based on the availability of clinical sites. Students should be prepared to complete their internship during the week (Monday through Friday).

Certified Medical Assistants are vital to the thriving Monmouth County healthcare community, enjoying a strong local job outlook with a wide range of career opportunities. While the role varies depending on the type of New Jersey healthcare facility you join, a Medical Assistant typically balances a mix of clinical and administrative tasks. Right here in our local medical offices, clinics, and hospitals, common day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Assisting doctors in physical exams and minor surgeries.
• Taking patients’ vital signs, height and weight measurements.
• Updating patient electronic health records (EHR).
• Sterilizing medical instruments and sanitizing examination rooms.
• Performing EKGs and phlebotomy procedures.
• Other clinical procedures as required by the medical facility.
• Collecting and preparing lab specimens.
• Understanding Anatomy and Physiology terminology.
• Comprehension of medical law and ethics as HIPAA. Regulations are utilized throughout the Medical Assistant’s typical day.
• Front office procedures including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and billing and coding.

Medical Assistant students at ACI Medical & Dental School will be expected to:

• Assist patients on and off the examination table
• Move equipment, examination tables, chairs
• Walk and stand for long periods of time
• Possess good hand and eye coordination skills for reading charts and using medical supplies
• Utilize their senses to recognize changes in patient conditions and needs
• Be able to hear and understand to verbal instructions from patients quickly
• Be able to perform CPR
• Be able to check vital signs for all patients

Our students must also meet specific health and communication standards. They are expected to consistently demonstrate emotional, mental, and physical well-being in order to:

• Handle stressful situations that may arise from technical procedures, clinical standards, or patient care needs.
• Apply strong social skills when interacting with patients, their families, supervisors, and coworkers from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Accurately gather, understand, and relay information from patients, family members, and medical staff.
• Use appropriate professional medical terminology when documenting information in a patient’s electronic health record (EHR).

Like many careers in the health-care industry, demand for medical assistants is outpacing qualified candidates. Certified Medical Assistants have the ability and qualifications to work in a variety of healthcare settings including doctors offices, hospitals, and healthcare facilities.

Monmouth County offers a booming job market for certified Medical Assistants, with career opportunities spanning major regional networks like Hackensack Meridian Health and RWJ Barnabas Health, as well as local urgent care clinics and specialized private practices. Whether you want to work in a fast-paced environment at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Monmouth Medical Center, or Riverview Medical Center, your training opens doors. Graduates can pursue versatile roles, including clinical medical assistants, phlebotomy technicians, EKG technicians, and patient care coordinators right here in our community.

ACI Medical & Dental School is highly accessible and located just minutes from NJ-35 North and the Garden State Parkway (Exit 105). Schedule a visit today to tour our facility—we offer plenty of convenient, free on-site parking right outside our doors.