Medical Technician Schools in Pennsylvania

Training programs offered by medical technician schools in Pennsylvania range from medical equipment repairers to medical office assistants. The degrees awarded include associate’s and bachelor’s degrees as well as non-degree diplomas. Just as each member of a medical team has a different skill and a different job, each job receives specialized training. Medical technicians can include medical assistants, emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics, pharmacy technicians, lab technicians, and surgery technicians. Pennsylvania students can choose from more than two dozen locations to complete their training in this field.

DeVry University

Bachelor
Bachelor's-Biomedical Engineering Technology, Bachelor's - Biomedical Engineering Technology
Fort Washington

Lansdale School of Business

Associate
Medical Assisting
Phoenixville

Harris School of Business

Certificate
Surgical Technology: This program is designed to prepare the student with the necessary knowledge and skills needed to gain employment as a surgical technician. Students will study all aspects within the field of perioperative services, including but not limited to, medical law and ethics, perioperative environments, pharmacology, sterilization, anatomy and physiology, sterile technique OSHA regulations, anesthesia, instrumentation, communication skills, medical terminology, and procedures within the medical specialties.
Other programs available at Harris School of Business: Medical Assistant
Dover

Keystone Technical Institute

Associate, Diploma
Medical Assistant: To train students to assist physicians, as well as, to handle some office and basic lab test responsibilities. This is a comprehensive program designed to prepare assistants in the medical field. Students are encouraged to develop a professional attitude and a genuine desire to serve humanity.
Other programs available at Keystone Technical Institute: Medical Assistant Specialist
Harrisburg

Lincoln Technical Institute

Coursework
Pharmacy Technician: Pharmacists rely on Pharmacy Technicians to help them safely dispense medications and other healthcare products that cure illnesses, ease pain and save lives.Our Pharmacy Technician program combines classroom instruction with practical labwork and a clinical externship that gives you real-life training to become a qualified and competitive job prospect.
Other programs available at Lincoln Technical Institute: Medical Assisting
Philadelphia, Allentown, Plymouth Meeting

Fortis Institute

Diploma, Certificate
Medical Assistant Technician, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician
Kingston, Scranton

Fortis College

Diploma
Medical Assistant Technician, Medical Assisting, ECG/Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant, Pharmacy Technician
Kingston, Scranton

Everest Institute

Diploma
Medical Assisting (Diploma), Pharmacy Technician (Diploma), Patient Care Technician (Diploma), Medical General
Pittsburgh

Tri-State Business Institute

Associate, Diploma
Medical Assisting Specialist, Pharmacy Technician, Respiratory Therapy, Radiologic Technologist
Erie

CHI Institute

Diploma, Associate
Diploma: Medical Assistant: This short-term (8-month program) will prepare students to become essential members of the medical team. Students will gain administrative and clinical skills, and be prepared to work in private practices, clinics, health maintenance organization, nursing homes or hospitals.
Other programs available at CHI Institute: Occupational Associate in Specialized Technology: Medical Assisting, Diploma: Pharmacy Technician, Diploma: Medical Office Assistant
Broomall, Philadelphia

YTI Career Institute

Diploma, Associate
Medical Assistant: The 21- month program is for those individuals interested in a diverse, entry-level career in a physician's office, health care center or clinic. The overall program provided a complete range of high level front and back office skills making graduates invaluable members of the medical services team.
Other programs available at YTI Career Institute: Pharmacy Technician, Respiratory Therapy
York, Mechanicsburg, Lancaster, Altoona

Kaplan Career Institute

Associate, Certificate, Diploma
Associate in Specialized Technology: Medical Assistant: The objective of our medical assistant program is to provide the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits required for entry-level positions as a medical assistant. The curriculum includes computer technology and word processing to make you more marketable to employers. Prior to graduation, you will be required to complete an externship program at a local clinic, physician's office, hospital, health maintenance organization (HMO), or other allied health facility where you may also find job opportunities.
Other programs available at Kaplan Career Institute: Diploma: Medical Assisting, Diploma: Medical Assistant, Associate in Specialized Business: Medical Assisting
Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

Anthem Institute

Diploma
Medical Assistant
Springfield

Thompson Institute

Diploma
Diploma: Medical Assistant
Philadelphia

Bradford School

Associate
Medical Assisting
Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Technical Institute

Associate, Certificate
Medical Assisting, Surgical Technology, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician
Oakdale

All-State Career - Healthcare Division

Diploma
Medical Assisting, Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic
Essington

Prism - PJA Campus

Diploma
Medical Assistant
Upper Darby

The PJA School

Diploma
Medical Assistant
Upper Darby

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Online Schools

The following is a list of schools that offer online Medical Technician Schools programs.

Independence University

  • BS - Respiratory Care
  • MS - Nursing Gerontology

OTHER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN PENNSYLVANIA

Career Training Academy

4314 Old William Penn Highway, Monroeville, Pennsylvania 15146
Telephone:(412) 372-3900
http://www.careerta.edu 1500 Shoppes at Northway, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15237
Telephone:(412) 367-4000
http://www.careerta.edu 950 5th Ave, New Kensington, Pennsylvania 15068
Telephone:(724) 337-1000
http://careerta.edu

Clarion University of Pennsylvania

840 Wood St, Clarion, Pennsylvania 16214
Telephone:(814) 393-2000
http://www.clarion.edu

DCI Career Institute

366 Beaver Valley Mall, Monaca, Pennsylvania 15061
Telephone:(724) 728-0260
http://www.dci.edu

Harcum College

750 Montgomery Ave, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 19010
Telephone:(610) 525-4100
http://www.harcum.edu

Lebanon County Area Vocational Technical School

833 Metro Dr, Lebanon, Pennsylvania 17042
Telephone:(717) 273-4401
http://www.lcctc.k12.pa.us

Mount Aloysius College

7373 Admiral Peary Hwy, Cresson, Pennsylvania 16630
Telephone:(814) 886-4131
http://www.mtaloy.edu/home/

Saint Francis University

117 Evergreen Dr, Loretto, Pennsylvania 15940
Telephone:(814) 472-3000
http://www.francis.edu

Seton Hill University

Seton Hill Dr, Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601
Telephone:(724) 834-2200
http://www.setonhill.edu

West Virginia Career Institute

Mount Braddock Road, Mount Braddock, Pennsylvania 15465
Telephone:(724) 437-4600
http://www.wvci.edu