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The History of ATSMP

American Training School was founded in 1998 by Professor Dante Joa born in Queens of Chinese and Dominican decent. This co-educational, independent institution was born out of professor Joa’s vision to fill the need for bilingual school offering training in medical programs which would help its students to train and successfully attain a career in the healthcare field. ATSMP conducts day, evening and weekend classes for highly motivated students while aiming to accommodate our student’s needs for scheduling flexibility. Payment plans are available, we aim to maintain the lowest cost per program in comparison to other training facility in the same field. ATSMP works with Department of Workforce and Development to help eligible candidates/families with TANF meet their educational goals and prepare them for a prosperous career in the healthcare system.

The American Training School for Medical Professionals is licensed and approved by: 

  • New Jersey Department of Education and Department of Labor & Workforce

  • The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) 


The American Training School for Medical Professionals holds membership with: 

  • American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) 

  • American Heart Association 

  • American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)

  • American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 

  • American Red Cross 

  • Clinical Laboratory Standard Institute (CLSI) 

  • Institution for Credentialing Excellence (ICE) 

  • Massage Board Licensing Examination (MBLEX) 

  • National Certification Medical Association (NCMA) 

  • The Center for Phlebotomy Education 

  • National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)

American Training School for Medical Professionals mission is to prepare graduates for the highest degree of self-realization through high quality education and the necessary training to face the complexities of today’s society. To provide education along with services and expertise to support economic, community and personal development goals that enhances our community’s quality of life. We strive to make sure students know the theoretical and practical aspects of working in the medical community.

American Training School for Medical Professionals mission is to prepare graduates for the highest degree of self-realization through high quality education and the necessary training to face the complexities of today’s society. To provide education along with services and expertise to support economic, community and personal development goals that enhances our community’s quality of life.  


American Training Schools has employed the following standards to support this mission: 

  • Provide a supportive learning environment to characterize by a dedicated, caring, and highly qualified faculty and staff. 

  • Provide instruction and student support in a manner that emphasizes individual learning attention. 

  • Provide up to date national standards in medical training and education to create competency and high level of skills in our medical graduates. 

  • Provide a state of the art learning environment that mirrors a real life medical facility. 

  • Provide a safe and secure campus with facilities that enhance and encourage student learning. 

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