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Become A Certified Medical Assistant
How To Become CertifiedJob Outlook for Certified Medical Assistant?
It is generally recognized that the average age of the population is increasing. This is partly due to a slowdown in birthrate and also the fact that better healthcare has improved longevity. The result is increased need for people to work in healthcare services, particularly elderly care services. Many of these services do not require a nurse or doctor, and you can find employment as a certified medical assistant. You will need training in order to handle patients and meet their needs safely. Most hospitals and community colleges can provide training as a medical assistant.

What Will I Learn as a Certified Medical Assistant?
Programs vary between colleges, but you will probably study courses in anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, word-processing, transcription, record keeping, accounting, and medical coding. On the practical side, you could learn laboratory techniques, clinical and diagnostic procedures, pharmaceutical principles, how to administer drugs, and first aid. You could also study clerical duties, patient relations, medical law, and ethics. Most accredited programs include practical experience in physicians’ offices, hospitals, or other healthcare facilities.

While your role as a medical assistant involves a mixture of clinical and clerical duties, the ratio of one to the other varies according to employer and state. Different states have different controls governing what medical assistants are allowed to do. The U.S. Department of Education accredits programs in medical assisting. There are currently two accredited educational agencies: the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
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  Virginia College

Ready to earn a well-respected degree? Need a flexible schedule? Virginia College can help. Become an office superstar with our business program. Or make a difference in your community by earning a paralegal or Criminal Justice degree. Can't get enough of your computer? Try our programs in Information Systems or Cybersecurity. No matter what program you choose, you'll get the top-quality education you deserve with an associate's, bachelor's or master's degree from Virginia College.

Campus Locations
Online
Certification Training Programs: Certificate in Medical Assistant
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  Fortis Institute

At Fortis Institute, we provide students with the skills and training they need to prepare for a variety of in-demand career fields, including Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Dental Assistant, and Medical Business & Clinical Specialist. We offer qualified instructors, personalized attention, career services for our graduates, and much more. Programs vary by location. Please contact each individual campus for accreditation information.

Campus Locations
Dothan, AL Foley, AL Mobile, AL
Montgomery, AL Phoenix, AZ Jacksonville, FL
Largo, FL Miami, FL Mulberry, FL
Orange Park, FL Pensacola, FL Tampa, FL
Winter Park, FL Smyrna, GA Indianapolis, IN
Hyattsville, MD Lawrence Township, NJ Wayne, NJ
Cincinnati, OH Cuyahoga Falls, OH Dayton, OH
Ravenna, OH Westerville, OH Kingston, PA
Scranton, PA Columbia, SC Salt Lake City, UT
Norfolk, VA Richmond, VA
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Certification Training Programs: Medical Office Administrator, Medical Office Assistant
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  Pittsburgh Technical Institute

Pittsburgh Technical Institute offers the education you need to start the career you want. Whether you want to study business, technology, allied health or design, PTI has career-focused associate degree programs and 9 to 15 month certificate programs designed by industry insiders, so you'll get what you need in two years or less. Plus, PTI has one of the most successful career placement services to improve your career outlook even further.

Campus Locations
Cranberry Township, PA Oakdale, PA Pittsburgh, PA
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Certification Training Programs: Medical Assistant
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  Carrington College California

Carrington College California (TM) offers certificate, degree, and diploma programs that can help you begin a new career. Our highly respected instructors can provide you with the knowledge and hands-on skills you need to become a success. Choose from programs in Healthcare, Massage Therapy, Pharmacy Technology, Veterinary Services, Criminal Justice, Design & Visual Arts, or Business & Information Systems. Carrington College California has multiple conveniently located campuses in California.

Campus Locations
Antioch, CA Citrus Heights, CA Emeryville, CA
Pleasant Hill, CA Pomona, CA Sacramento, CA
San Jose, CA San Leandro, CA Stockton, CA
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Certification Training Programs: Medical Assisting
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  American Career College

American Career College (ACC) offers training to students interested in pursuing a career in the fast-growing healthcare industry. Programs vary by campus. Program lengths vary by session and schedule. Financial aid available to those who qualify. ACC cannot guarantee employment. American Career College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. To view our catalog, visit americancareercollege.edu/pdf/catalog.pdf. To view ACC's required outcome disclosures, visit http://americancareercollege.edu/cpl/disclosures.html

Campus Locations
Anaheim, CA Los Angeles, CA Norco, CA
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Certification Training Programs: Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant
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  Brown Mackie College

Brown Mackie College Schools can help you learn the skills you need for your career and future. We have many convenient locations across the Midwest, Southeast and Southwest, and we offer a unique one-course-a-month delivery format that's specifically tailored to fit into your busy lifestyle. Take advantage of small class sizes, flexible scheduling, an outstanding faculty, and financial aid for those who qualify. Choose from a range of diploma, certificate, associate's and bachelor's in the areas of Accounting and Business, Healthcare, Legal Studies, and Computer Technology.

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Lenexa, KS Salina, KS Fort Mitchell, KY
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Canton, OH Cincinnati, OH Findlay, OH
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Certification Training Programs: Certificate in Medical Assistant
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  Kaplan College - KHE - North County

Looking to gain a competitive edge in your career? Kaplan College offers a learning experience that is anything but typical. Our faculty and staff are not just academics—they're seasoned professionals who can give you the real-world knowledge you need to succeed. And we offer a flexible and accelerated schedule designed to meet the needs of your busy life. Our programs are designed to prepare you for success in any of a variety of fields, including Criminal Justice, Health Care, Business, Education, Information Technology, Legal Studies, or Fashion and Design.

Campus Locations
San Diego (North County), CA
Certification Training Programs: Certificate: X-Ray Technician/Back Office Medical Assistant
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  Southeastern Institute

You can complete Southeastern Institute's training programs in as few as 8 months! Receive hands-on instruction from caring instructors with practical experience in the fields in which they teach. Southeastern Institute's small class sizes and individualized attention can be just the help that you need to succeed. For information on graduation rates, student debt levels, and other disclosures, visit www.SoutheasternInstitute.edu/ConsumerInfo

Campus Locations
Charlotte, NC Charleston, SC Nashville, TN
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Certification Training Programs: Medical Assisting
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  Elmira Business Institute

Get your career started with a degree from Elmira Business Institute. Earn your certificate in as little as eight months or your associate's degree in just over a year. We offer programs in accounting, medical assisting, office assisting, office technologies, medical coding and billing, and medical office assisting. We also offer free career placement assistance to all of our graduates and financial aid to those who qualify.

Campus Locations
Elmira, NY Vestal, NY
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Certification Training Programs: Medical Office Assistant
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  Mildred Elley

Advance your career with an education from Mildred Elley. We offer a variety of degree and certificate programs for careers in the business, health, legal, computer, beauty, and travel industries. We continually update our courses of study to include the most up-to-date information and training and our programs are designed to be finished quickly, so you can finish your education and get your career started.

Campus Locations
Pittsfield, MA Albany, NY
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Certification Training Programs: Medical Assistant
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  ATI Career Training Center

Get the career training you need to create a better future. ATI has more than 35 years of experience helping adults who want to improve their lives through education. We feature a variety of high-quality programs in healthcare, automotive, and electronics. We also offer flexible class schedules, reasonable class sizes, job search assistance for graduates, and financial aid for most programs to those who qualify.

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Fort Lauderdale, FL Miami, FL Albuquerque, NM
Oklahoma City, OK Dallas, TX Houston, TX
Lewisville, TX North Richland Hills, TX Richardson, TX
Waco, TX
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Certification Training Programs: Nurse Assistant
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  Branford Hall Career Institute

Branford Hall is focused on your success. Branford Hall's career-focused education includes an externship so you graduate with the skills employers demand. Post-graduation career placement professionals work with you until you find employment.

Campus Locations
Branford, CT Southington, CT Windsor, CT
Springfield, MA Bohemia, NY
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Certification Training Programs: Medical Assistant
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  Charter College

Prepare for a better career and a brighter future with help from Charter College. We offer a diverse array of Degree and Certificate courses and provide our graduates with the technical skills they need to begin their careers. Charter College is accredited through both the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools and by the Alaska Commission on Post-Secondary Education.

Campus Locations
Anchorage, AK Wasilla, AK Canyon Country, CA
Lancaster, CA Long Beach, CA Oxnard, CA
Bellingham, WA Pasco, WA Vancouver, WA
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Certification Training Programs: Medical Assistant
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  Harris School of Business

Get the real-world job skills employers are looking for at Harris School of Business. Education is career-focused, so students are concentrated on skill development. An externship program offers hands-on experience and open up networking opportunities for future employment. Students can also take advantage of post-graduation career placement services. Take the first step toward an exciting new technology or medical services career at Harris School of Business.

Campus Locations
Wilmington, DE Cherry Hill, NJ Hamilton, NJ
Linwood, NJ Voorhees, NJ Dover, PA
Upper Darby, PA
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Certification Training Programs: Professional Medical Assistant
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  Medix

Launch your career in the medical or dental field with an education from Medix. Medix offers day or evening classes, job placement assistance, and financial aid for students who qualify. Programs offered in the medical and dental fields. All programs conclude with a four-month Externship, giving students the hands-on experience they need to succeed. Programs vary by location. Please contact each individual campus for accreditation information.

Campus Locations
Towson, MD Windsor Mill, MD
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Certification Training Programs: Certified Paramedic Training, Dental Assistant, Medical Assisting, Medical Office Administrator
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  Seacoast Career Schools

Get the job skills you need to succeed with career-focused education from Seacoast Career Schools. Take advantage of skills training with the externship program and make business connections that can help lead to full-time employment. Students can also take advantage of post-graduation career placement services. Take the first step toward a new career at Seacoast Career Schools.

Campus Locations
Sanford, ME Manchester, NH
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Certification Training Programs: Medical Assisting
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  Daymar Institute

Give your career a boost with Daymar Institute. We offer 20 different academic programs so you can earn your certificate, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in a variety of career fields, including medical, criminal justice, computer technology, business, and more. We have three convenient locations in Clarksville, Murfreesboro, and Nashville, Tennessee.

Campus Locations
Clarksville, TN Murfreesboro, TN Nashville, TN
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Certification Training Programs: Medical Assisting - Administrative Track, Medical Assisting - Clinical Track
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  Institute of Technology

Get started on a new career with Institute of Technology. We offer diploma and associate degree programs for careers in the culinary, technical, medical, business, and legal fields. We provide flexible class schedules and have six convenient campus locations throughout California in Clovis, Modesto, Redding, Roseville and Stockton.

Campus Locations
Clovis, CA Modesto, CA Redding, CA
Roseville, CA Stockton, CA
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Certification Training Programs: Medical Assisting
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  Ultimate Medical Academy

Get the hands-on training and credentials you need to enter the rewarding health care field at Ultimate Medical Academy. UMA can help prepare you for a brand new career in as little as seven weeks. We offer experienced and caring staff, flexible day and evening class schedules, internships and job placement assistance. Financial aid is available for qualified students.

Campus Locations
Clearwater, FL
Certification Training Programs: Medical Assisting Program
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  Career College of California - Santa Ana

Advance your career with Career College of California. We offer programs for office and administrative support careers in the medical, business, and legal fields. Our programs can be completed in less than eight months. We provide the skills you'll need to start your career right out of school. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at www.careercalifornia.edu/disclosures

Campus Locations
Santa Ana, CA
Certification Training Programs: Medical Front Office with Billing and Coding
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