Medical Assistant Training Programs

Typical Programs

Medical assistant training that varies in length. Traditionally, there are two types of medical assistant programs, either two-years at a junior, or community college, which will result in an Applied Associate’s (A.A.S.) degree in medical assisting, or a one-year, or less (accelerated 9-12 months) medical assistant program at a vocational training institution that will result in a diploma.

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Types of Medical Assistant Programs

Most aspiring medical assistants sign up for accelerated programs to join the workforce upon successful completion fast. The school should be  approved by the Commission of Accreditation on Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), or by the U.S. Department of Education, or ABHES-accredited so they can sit for the various medical assisting certification exams.

A.A.S. in Medical Assisting

Unfortunately, most applied science degrees don't allow transfer of credits toward a different degree, such as R.N., as it applies only to the specific educational course completed.

Here are some questions you can ask:

• When was the school founded?
• Who is the school accredited through?
• How long has it been accredited?
• What are the faculty's background and qualifications?
• What is the average class size?
• • Is there room for individual attention?
• Do other colleges accept transfer credits from this school?
• What are the specific schools that accept transfer credits from here and for exactly which classes?
• How much is the tuition including all books and equipment?
• • What will my total tuition be when I finish?
• What are the specific terms of the loan?
• • What is the interest rate?
• Will the school help me find my first job?
• • How much pay can I expect during the first years?
• What is the job outlook and the possibilitiy for promotions?
• Are there cross-training and advancement opportunities?

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