Medical Assistant Schools and Training Programs

American Career Institute

• Location: Wheaton, Maryland; Cambridge, Braintree, Cambridge Framingham, Springfield and Woburn, Massachusetts
• Programs: Medical Assistant Certificate
• Quick Summary: Program includes 600 hours of classroom/lab instruction and a 300 hour internship.
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Anthem College

• Location: Phoenix, Arizona, Aurora, Colorado and Beaverton, Oregon
• Programs: Medical Assistant
• Quick Summary: With courses in clinical, laboratory, and front office skills, plus an internship, this program prepares graduates for many possible positions in a doctor's office or clinic.
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Anthem Institute

• Location: Cherry Hill, Jersey City, North Brunswick and Parsippany, New Jersey, New York City, New York, and Springfield, Pennsylvania
• Programs: Medical Assistant Diploma
• Quick Summary: Learn clinical and laboratory skills, along with front office procedures in this program that includes an externship. All programs may not be available at every campus.
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Apollo College

• Locations: Mesa, Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona; Boise, Idaho; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Portland, Oregon and Spokane, Washington
• Programs: Medical Assisting
• Quick Summary: A combination of clinical instruction, classroom lectures, and an externship at a healthcare facility prepares students for a position in a doctor's office or clinic.
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Argosy University

• Locations: Phoenix, Arizona; Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego and San Francisco Bay Area, California; Washington, DC; Denver, Colorado; Sarasota and Tampa, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Hawaii; Chicago and Schaumburg, Illinois; Twin Cities, Minnesota; Nashville, Tennessee; Dallas, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah and Seattle, Washington (Programs may vary by location)
• Programs: Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Assisting
• Quick Summary: You can earn an associates degree that blends clinical training with medical education in as little as two years.
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ATI Career Training Center

• Location: Fort Lauderdale and Miami, Florida; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Dallas, Houston, North Richland Hills, Richardson, Stemmons and Waco,Texas
• Programs: Medical Assisting diploma
• Quick Summary: This program includes training in human anatomy, lab procedures, phlebotomy and office procedures. Following an externship, graduates can sit for the RMA examination.
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Blue Cliff College

• Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas, Alexandria, Houma, Metairie, and Shreveport, Louisiana; Gulfport, Mississippi
• Programs: Medical Assistant diploma
• Quick Summary: Nine month day or 15 month evening program teaches the anatomy and physiology of the human body, along with clinical, lab, and administrative procedures. Students learn pharmacology and insurance procedures, and participate in an internship.
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Bradford School

• Location: Columbus Ohio and Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
• Programs: Associate of Applied Business degree in Medical Assisting
• Quick Summary: Training includes clinical and computer skills. Program includes an externship at a medical facility
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Branford Hall Career Institute

• Locations: Branford, Southington, and Windsor, Connecticut; Springfield, Massachusetts; Albany, New York
• Programs: Medical Assistant
• Quick Summary: Students learn medical office and patient care procedures, including pharmacology and computer skills.
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Brookline College

• Location: Phoenix, Tempe and Tucson, Arizona and Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Programs: Medical Assistant diploma
• Quick Summary: After training in medical terminology and anatomy, students choose from an administrative or clinical specialization.
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Brown Mackie College

• Location: Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona, Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Boise, Idaho; Moline, Illinois; Ft. Wayne, Indianapolis, Merrillville, Michigan City and South Bend, Indiana; Kansas City and Salina, Kansas; Fort Mitchell, Hopkinsville and Louisville, Kentucky; St. Louis, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico, Akron, Cincinnati, Findlay and Canton, Ohio; Tulsa, Oklahoma and Greenville, South Carolina
• Programs: Medical Assistant certificate or diploma; Medical Assisting associate degree
• Quick Summary: Coursework includes medical office administration, clinical procedures, and pharmacology, as well as business principles and computer operations. Programs vary by campus.
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CDM Institute

• Locations: Jersey City, Vineland, Marlton, Wayne, and Woodbridge, NJ; Allentown Pennsylvania
• Programs: Medical Assistant
• Quick Summary: Program is designed by physicians and health care professionals with many years of clinical experience.
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Charter College

• Location: Anchorage and Wasilla (Mat-su), Alaska; Canyon Country, Lancaster, Long Beach and Oxnard, California; Bellingham and Pasco, Washington
• Programs: Medical Assistant Certificate or diploma; Associate degree in Medical Office Administration, Medical Assistant concentratoin
• Quick Summary: Students learn patient care procedures, office management skills, pharmacology, and minor office surgical procedures.
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CollegeAmerica

• Locations: Flagstaff and Phoenix, Arizona; Colorado Springs, Denver, and Fort Collins, Colorado; Cheyenne, Wyoming
• Programs: Associate degree in Medical Specialties.
• Quick Summary: Learn multiple health care skills, including medical assisting, physical and massage therapy, and medical coding and billing.
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Colorado Technical University

• Location: Denver and Westminster (Denver North) Colorado, North Kansas City, Missouri and Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Programs: Medical Assisting
• Quick Summary: Learn administrative and clinical skills, including taking patient histories, performing diagnostic tests, and preparing and maintaining medical records.
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Computer Career Center

• Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico and Amarillo, El Paso and Lubbock, Texas
• Programs: Medical Assistant diploma or Medical Assisting associate degree
• Quick Summary: The diploma program, offered at all campuses, prepares the student for clinical and front office duties in a medical environment. The 72 week associate degree program is offered in Las Cruces and El Paso.
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Concorde

• Location: Garden Grove, North Hollywood, San Bernardino and San Diego, California; Aurora, Colorado; Jacksonville, Miramar, Orlando and Tampa, Florida; Kansas City, Missouri; Portland, Oregon; Memphis, Tennessee and Arlington, Texas
• Programs: Medical Assistant and Medical Assistant with Limited X-Ray (Portland location)
• Quick Summary: This program includes training in clinical skills, including phlebotomy, taking patient histories, lab procedures and taking EKGs, In addition, students learn front office skills, including appointment scheduling, patient charting and insurance procedures.
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Everest College

• Location: Mesa and Phoenix, Arizona; Alhambra, Anaheim, City of Industry, Gardena, Hayward, Ontario, Reseda, San Bernardino, San Francisco, San Jose North, Torrance, West Los Angeles, and Wilshire, California; Aurora, Colorado Springs and Thornton, Colorado; Burr Ridge, Chicago, Merrionette Park, North Aurora, and Skokie, Illinois; Merrillville, Indiana; Springfield and St. Louis, Missouri, Portland, Oregon, Arlington, Dallas and Ft. Worth, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah, Arlington, Chesapeake, Newport News and Tyson's Corner, Virginia; Bremerton, Everett, Renton and Tacoma, Washington
• Programs: Medical Assisting diploma or associate degree
• Quick Summary: Students learn the administrative, clinical and lab procedures needed to get started as a medical assistant. Programs vary by location.
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Everest Institute

• Location: Decatur, Jonesboro, Marietta and Norcross, Georgia; Silver Spring, Maryland; Brighton and Chelsea, Massachusetts; Dearborn, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Southfield, Michigan; Eagan, Minnesota; South Plainfield, New Jersey; Rochester, New York; Columbus, Ohio; Tigard, Oregon; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Austin, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas; and Cross Lanes, West Virginia
• Programs: Medical Assistant diploma or associate degree
• Quick Summary: Take advantage of the state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated faculty as you receive training in administrative and clinical procedures.
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Gibbs College

• Location: Boston, Massachusetts and Farmington, Connecticut
• Programs: Medical Assisting Associate Degree
• Quick Summary: Learn medical terminology, medical office skills and clinical procedures in this program.
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Globe University

• Location: Woodbury, Minnesota, Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Eau Claire, Madison, Middleton, La Crosse and Wausau, Wisconsin
• Programs: Medical Assisting diploma and associate degree
• Quick Summary: Students learn radiology, pharmacology and patient care in these programs, which prepare graduates for the Certified Medical Assistant and the AART Radiologic Technologist exam.
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Harris School of Business

• Location: Wilmington, Delaware; Cherry Hill, Linwood, Stratford and Hamilton (Trenton), New Jersey; Dover, Pennsylvania
• Programs: Medical Assistant or Professional Medical Assistant
• Quick Summary: 900 clock hour program teaches anatomy and physiology, clinical procedures, pharmacology, and billing, coding and recordkeeping.
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Harrison College

• Location: Anderson, Columbus, Elkhart, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Lafayette, Muncie and Terre Haute, Indiana and Columbus, Ohio
• Programs: Medical Assistant Associate degree
• Quick Summary: Learn clinical, lab, and front office skills in this program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
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Heald College

• Location: Concord, Fresno, Hayward, Rancho Cordova, Roseville, Salinas, San Francisco, San Jose, and Stockton California; Honolulu, Hawaii; and Portland, Oregon
• Programs: Medical Assisting associate degree program
• Quick Summary: Major courses include Medical Laboratory Procedures, Medical Office Procedures, Fundamentals of Medical Terminology, and Introduction to Medical Transcription.
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Herzing University

• Location: Birmingham, Alabama; Orlando, Florida; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Toledo, Ohio and Madison, Wisconsin
• Programs: Medical Assisting Diploma or Associate degree
• Quick Summary: Learn clinical and lab procedures, along with office management skills in this program that includes an internship.
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High-Tech Institute

• Location: Sacramento, California, Orlando, Florida, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Kansas City, Missouri, Las Vegas, Nevada, Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee, Dallas, Texas, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
• Programs: Medical Assistant Diploma
• Quick Summary: Program includes training in fundamental medical diagnostic techniques, along with lab, clinical, and front office skills. Students participate in an externship in a medical facility.
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Kaplan Career Institute

• Location: Boston, Massachusetts, Cleveland, Ohio, Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Nashville, Tennessee and McAllen and San Antonio, Texas
• Programs: Medical Assisting, Medical Assistant and Medical Assistant Clinical/Clerical diplomas; Medical Assisting and Medical Assisting Management associate degrees
• Quick Summary: Prepare for a career in a medical clinic or hospital with these hands-on programs, which vary by location. The Medical Assisting Management degree program includes a patient care option that includes gerontology and restorative care training.
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Kaplan College

• Location: Phoenix, Arizona; Bakersfield, Clovis, North Hollywood, Palm Springs, Panorama City, Riverside, Sacramento, Salida, San Diego, Stockton and Vista, California; Denver, Colorado; Hammond, Indianapolis and Merrillville, Indiana; Frederick, Maryland; Las Vegas, Nevada; Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio; Renton, Washington and Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Programs: Medical Assistant diploma; Medical Assisting associate degree (Columbus, Hammond and Merrillville locations only)
• Quick Summary: The medical assistant programs teach job knowledge and technical skills tailored to the needs of the local health care facilities near each campus.
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Kaplan University

• Location: Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines and Mason City Iowa and Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska
• Programs: Medical Assisting associate degree
• Quick Summary: The Medical Assisting program includes training on front office and back office procedures, and includes an internship.
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Lincoln College of Technology

• Location: West Palm Beach, Florida; Marietta and Norcross, Georgia; Melrose Park, Illinois and Henderson, Nevada
• Programs: Medical Assisting
• Quick Summary: Students develop the knowledge and hands-on skills to interact with physicians and patients.
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Lincoln Tech

• Location: Hamden, New Britain and Shelton, Connecticut; Fern Park and St. Petersburg, Florida; Brockton, Lowell and Somerville Massachusetts; Allentown, Plymouth Meeting, Center City & Northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Edison, Mt. Laurel, and Paramus, New Jersey; and Lincoln, Rhode Island
• Programs: Medical Assistant diploma or Medical Assisting certificate
• Quick Summary: The school's unique Doctor's Office Classroom provides a hands-on learning environment that teaches clinical and lab skills. Program includes an internship.
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Medical Careers Institute

• Location: Charlotte, Concord, Greensboro and Raleigh, North Carolina; Charleston, Columbia and Greenville, South Carolina; Manassas, Newport News, Richmond (West End and South Side) Roanoke, and Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Programs: Associate degree in Medical Assisting.
• Quick Summary: Students learn medical office procedures, medical terminology, pharmacology, and more. The program includes an externship, and qualifies the graduate to take the AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Examination.
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Milan Institute

• Location: Clovis, Indio and Visalia, California; Boise and Nampa, Idaho; and Amarillo, Texas
• Programs: Medical Assisting diploma
• Quick Summary: Prepare for a rewarding career as a medical assistant, working and caring for patients.
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Miller-Motte Technical College

• Location: Columbus, Georgia; Cary, Fayetteville, Raleigh and Wilmington, North Carolina; Charleston, South Carolina; Chattanooga and Clarksville, Tennessee and Lynchburg, Virginia
• Programs: Associate degree in Medical Assisting
• Quick Summary: This program prepares graduates to perform clinical and administrative duties in healthcare facilities, and to take the AAMA certification exam for medical assistants to earn the Certified Medical Assistant credential.
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National American University

• Location: Colorado Springs and Denver, Colorado; Overland Park, Kansas; Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, and Roseville, Minnesota; Independence and Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Programs: Medical Assisting Associate degree
• Quick Summary: Students learn in the classroom and laboratory environments, then participate in an externship. The CAAHEP accredited program qualifies them to take the national examination to become a certified medical assistant.
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National College

• Location: Indianapolis, Indiana; Danville, Florence, Lexington, Louisville, Pikeville and Richmond, Kentucky; Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Stow and Youngstown, Ohio; Bartlett, Bristol, Knoxville, Madison, Memphis, and Nashville, Tennessee; Bluefield, Charlottesville, Danville, Harrisonburg, Lynchburg, Martinsville, and Roanoke, Virginia
• Programs: Associate of Science degree in Medical Assisting.
• Quick Summary: Courses include Hematology, Urinalysis, and Microbiology, along with computer skills.
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Rasmussen College

• Location: Ft. Myers, Ocala and Pasco County, Florida; Aurora and Rockford, Illinois; Brooklyn Park, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Mankato, Lake Elmo and St. Cloud, Minnesota; Green Bay and Wausau, Wisconsin
• Programs: Medical Assistant Associate degree and Medical Assisting diploma
• Quick Summary: Learn clinical, lab, and front-office skills needed for a career as a medical assistant or a medical office administrative assistant.
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Remington College

• Location: Mobile, Alabama; Little Rock, Arkansas; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Tampa, Florida; Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and Shreveport Louisiana; Cleveland and North Olmstead, Ohio; Columbia, South Carolina; Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston, Southeast Houston and North Houston Texas; Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee
• Programs: Medical Assisting diploma. The Fort Worth campus also offers a Medical Assisting with XRAY diploma.
• Quick Summary: 8 month program in Medical Assisting prepares graduates for entry level positions.
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Sanford-Brown College

• Location: Phoenix, Arizona, Atlanta, Georgia, Collinsville and Hillside, Illinois, Fenton, Hazelwood, and St. Peters, Missouri, Cleveland, Ohio, Dallas and San Antonio, Texas and Vienna, Virginia
• Programs: Medical Assistant Certificate, Diploma or Associate degree
• Quick Summary: With an emphasis in clinical procedures, graduates are eligible to take the American Medical Technologists Registered Medical Assistant Exam (RMA).
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Sanford-Brown Institute

• Location: Florida, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Texas
• Programs: Medical Assistant Certificate or Diploma
• Quick Summary: 8 to 11 month program focuses on administrative and clinical skills. Students participate in a full-time internship program.
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  Florida - Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Tampa
  Maryland - Landover
  Michigan - Dearborn and Grand Rapids
  New Jersey - Iselin
  New York - Garden City, New York City and White Plains
  Pennsylvania - Monroeville, Pittsburgh and Trevose
  Rhode Island - Cranston
  Texas - Houston (Northloop)

Seacoast Career Schools

• Locations: Manchester, New Hampshire and Sanford, Maine
• Programs: Medical Assisting
• Quick Summary: Learn patient care procedures, communications skills, and medical office procedures in this program, which includes an internship.
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South University

• Locations: Columbia, South Carolina, Montgomery, Alabama, Savannah, Georgia, and West Palm Beach Florida
• Programs: Associate degree in Medical Assisting
• Quick Summary: The program focuses on developing the student's clinical and administrative skills, including medical terminology, medical office procedures, and clinical lab competency. Prior to graduation, students spend 200 hours in a medical office in an unpaid externship.
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Southeastern Institute

• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina and Columbia and North Charleston, South Carolina
• Programs: Medical Assisting
• Quick Summary: Learn clinical skills, including administering injections and assisting in minor surgeries, along with front office skills, including handling insurance claims and maintaining patient records in this certificate program.
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Southwestern College ®

• Location: Cincinnati, Dayton, Franklin and Toledo, Ohio; Florence, Kentucky
• Programs: Medical Assisting
• Quick Summary: Learn examining room and laboratory procedures, equipment sterilization and maintenance, and hot to take medical histories.
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Stevens-Henager College

• Location: Boise, Idaho and Salt Lake City, Provo, Logan and Ogden, Utah
• Programs: Associate degree
• Quick Summary: Medical Specialties program includes training in medical and laboratory assisting, physical therapy, and radiology.
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UEI College

• Location: Anaheim, Chula Vista, El Monte, Huntington Park, Ontario, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Marcos and Van Nuys California and Jacksonville, Florida
• Programs: Medical Assistant diploma
• Quick Summary: Get training in minor surgical techniques, emergency medical procedures, and front office skills.
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Vatterott College

• Location: Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Tennessee
• Programs: Medical Assistant diploma; Associate of Occupational Studies: Medical Assistant Technology, or Medical Assistant Specialist
• Quick Summary: Learn administrative and clinical skills in these programs, which vary by campus. Contact the location nearest you for full program details.
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  Des Moines, Iowa (diploma and Medical Assistant with Limited Radiography degree)
  Joplin, Missouri (diploma)
  Kansas City, Missouri (Medical Assistant Specialist degree)
  Memphis, Tennessee (diploma and Medical Assistant Specialist associate degree)
  O'Fallon, Missouri (diploma)
  Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Degree program in Medical Assistant Technology)
  Omaha, Nebraska (diploma)
  Quincy Illinois (diploma)
  Springfield, Missouri (diploma and Medical Assistant Specialist degree)
  St. Ann (St. Louis), Missouri (diploma)
  St. Joseph, Missouri (diploma)
  Sunset Hills (St. Louis), Missouri (diploma)
  Tulsa, Oklahoma (diploma)
  Wichita, Kansas (diploma and Medical Assistant Specialist degree)

Alabama

Alaska

Schools with Locations in Alaska: Charter College

Arizona

Lamson College

• Location: Tempe, Arizona
• Programs: Medical Assistant diploma
• Quick Summary: Diploma program prepares graduates for entry-level positions.
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The Bryman School of Arizona

• Location: Phoenix, Arizona
• Programs: Medical Assistant associate degree
• Quick Summary: Learn the clinical, laboratory, and administrative procedures used in a doctor's office or care center. After completing classroom training, students practice their skills in an externship.
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Tucson College

• Location: Tucson, Arizona
• Programs: Medical Assistant diploma
• Quick Summary: Graduates are prepared to assist physicians with medical exams and perform basic laboratory skills.
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Schools with Locations in Arkansas: Blue Cliff College and Remington College

California

American Career College

• Location: Anaheim, Los Angeles and Ontario, California
• Programs: Medical Assistant Certificate
• Quick Summary: Students learn to administer medications, prepare patients for exams, and perform other back office clinical duties. They also learn front-office skills.
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California College San Diego

• Location: San Diego, CA
• Programs: AOS in Medical Specialties
• Quick Summary: Get the skills you need to work for a pediatrician, surgeon, or general practitioner. Day and evening classes help you prepare for health care certifications.
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Empire College

• Location: Santa Rosa, California
• Programs: Associate degree or diploma in Medical Assisting
• Quick Summary: The five quarter diploma and seven quarter associate degree program teach clinical and administrative skills used in medical offices, and include an internship. The associate degree program adds additional coursework in medical office management and medical software.
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National Career Education

• Location: Citrus Heights, California
• Programs: Medical Assistant diploma
• Quick Summary: This program provides training in administrative and clinical procedures. Graduates are encouraged to become certified by the California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants by taking the California Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) examination.
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Platt College

• Location: Los Angeles and Ontario, California
• Programs: Associate degree - Medical Assisting
• Quick Summary: Learn medical terminology, anatomy and human physiology, lab procedures, and pharmacology, The program includes an internship.
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Western Career College

• Locations: Antioch, Citrus Heights, Emeryville, Pleasant Hill, Sacramento, San Leandro, San Jose, and Stockton, California
• Programs: Medical Assisting certificate and associate degree
• Quick Summary: Using a curriculum based on the guidelines prescribed by the American Association of Medical Assistants, the program includes training on clinical, laboratory, and administrative skills.
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Colorado

IntelliTec Medical Institute

• Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Programs: Medical Assistant Certificate and Associate Degree
• Quick Summary: Learn clinical and diagnostic procedures along with medical terminology and pharmacology from expert-in-the-field professional instructors.
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Connecticut

Fox Institute of Business

• Locations: West Hartford, Connecticut
• Programs: Medical Assistant diploma
• Quick Summary: Learn clinical, medical administrative and patient communications skills in this program.
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Goodwin College

• Locations: East Hartford, Connecticut
• Programs: Medical Assisting associate degree
• Quick Summary: Through a combination of lectures, laboratory sessions, and clinical simulations, students gain skills in clinical and medical administrative procedures that they practice during an internship.
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Delaware

Schools with Locations in Delaware: Harris School of Business

Florida

American Institute School of Health Careers

• Location: Miami Gardens, Florida
• Programs: Medical Assistant diploma
• Quick Summary: Prepare to become a Florida certified medical assistant in this program, which teaches clinical procedures, including phlebotomy and EKG administration, anatomy and physiology, and medical office management. Includes an internship.
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ATI College of Health

• Location: Miami, Florida
• Programs: Medical Assisting Technology diploma
• Quick Summary: This program features training in phlebotomy, laboratory procedures and medical administrative skills and includes an internship.
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City College

• Locations: Casselberry, Ft. Lauderdale, Gainesville and Miami, Florida
• Programs: Medical Assisting
• Quick Summary: The diploma program teaches clinical and medical office skills, while the associate degree program is more focused on laboratory and exam room procedures. Both programs include externships.
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Florida Career College

• Locations: Boynton Beach, Brandon, Clearwater, Fort Lauderdale, Hialeah, Jacksonville, Miami, Pembroke Pines and West Palm Beach, Florida
• Programs: Medical Assistant and Medical Assistant Technician diplomas
• Quick Summary: Learn radiography, EKGs, urinalysis, and front office skills in this 12 month program that includes an internship.
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Everest Institute

• Location: Fort Lauderdale, Hialeah, Kendall, North Miami, Florida
• Programs: Medical Assisting
• Quick Summary: Receive training in clinical and administrative procedures that allows you to become part of the healthcare team.
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Everest University

• Locations: Brandon, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Largo, Melbourne, North Orlando, Orange Park, Pompano Beach, South Orlando, and Tampa, Florida
• Programs: Associate degree in Medical Assisting
• Quick Summary: Learn medical, clinical and administrative skills needed for a variety of positions in a doctor's office or clinic.
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Florida Technical College

• Location: Deland, Lakeland and Orlando, Florida
• Programs: Associate Degree in Medical Assistant; Medical Assistant Technician diploma
• Quick Summary: The diploma program introduces the student to lab and clinical procedures, and includes an internship. The degree program adds general education courses.
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Jones College

• Location: Jacksonville, Florida
• Programs: Medical Assistant associate degree
• Quick Summary: Learn the daily operations of a medical facility in these programs, which emphasize patient care and technical skills, including taking EKGs and performing urinalysis. The degree program includes business courses and an internship.
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Keiser Career College

• Location: Greenacres, Jacksonville, Miami Lakes, New Port Richey, St. Petersburg and Tampa, Florida
• Programs: Medical Assisting diploma and associate degree
• Quick Summary: Students learn laboratory, clinical and administrative skills in this program, which qualifies them to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant and Clinical Medical Assistant exams.
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Keiser University

• Location: Daytona Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Kendall, Lakeland, Melbourne, Orlando, Pembroke Pines, Port St. Lucie, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Tampa and West Palm Beach, Florida
• Programs: Associate degree in Medical Assisting
• Quick Summary: Program teaches clinical, laboratory, and administrative skills, and includes an internship.
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Southern Technical College

• Location: Auburndale, Mount Dora, Orlando and Sanford, Florida
• Programs: Associate degree or Diploma in Medical Assisting
• Quick Summary: Prepare for a position in an ambulatory care facility with this hands-on program that teaches clinical and administrative skills..
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Southwest Florida College

• Location: Fort Myers, Port Charlotte and Tampa, Florida
• Programs: Medical Assistant Associate of Science degree
• Quick Summary: Students learn medical theory and terminology, and gain clinical experience in two laboratory classes.
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Ultimate Medical Academy

• Location: Clearwater and Tampa, Florida
• Programs: Medical Assisting
• Quick Summary: Learn clinical and laboratory techniques, along with medical computer training.
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Georgia

Bauder College

• Location: Atlanta, Georgia
• Programs: Medical Assisting Certificate and Associate degree
• Quick Summary: Students learn clinical and front office skills. Includes a 170 hour internship.
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Hawaii

Remington College

• Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
• Programs: Associate Degree
• Quick Summary: Clinical Medical Assisting program teaches technical and business skills. Students participate in an externship.
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Idaho

Schools with Locations in Idaho: Apollo College, Stevens-Henager College

Illinois

Coyne American Institute

• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Programs: Medical Assistant diploma
• Quick Summary: The program teaches clinical and administrative skills used in a medical office, and includes an internship.
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First Institute

• Location: Crystal Lake, Illinois
• Programs: Medical Assistant certificate
• Quick Summary: Clinical skills taught include phlebotomy, urinalysis and minor surgical procedures, while office skills taught include medical coding and billing and HIPPA compliance.
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Fox College

• Location: Suburban Chicago, Illinois (Oak Lawn)
• Programs: Medical Assisting Associate degree
• Quick Summary: Learn skills needed in a clinic or doctor's office in 16 months. The program includes an externship.
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Illinois School of Health Careers

• Location: Chicago, Illinois (Loop and O'Hare campuses)
• Programs: Medical Assistant Diploma
• Quick Summary: Students learn clinical, lab, and office procedures, including phlebotomy, radiology, and minor surgical procedures. The program includes an internship.
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Northwest College

• Location: Bridgeview, Chicago, and Naperville, Illinois
• Programs: Medical Assisting associate degree program
• Quick Summary: Learn general medical procedures, and the fundamentals of managing a physician's office. The degree is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP).
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Robert Morris University

• Location: Chicago, Aurora, Waukegan, Bensenville, Orland Park, Peoria and Springfield, Illinois
• Programs: Medical Assisting Associate degree
• Quick Summary: The program includes training in clinical, lab, and office procedures, along with an internship. Graduates are eligible to sit for eligible to the Certification Examination to become Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs).
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Indiana

International Business College

• Location: Fort Wayne and Indianapolis, Indiana
• Programs: Associate Degree
• Quick Summary: Fast track training programs prepare graduates for medical office careers.
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  Ft. Wayne
  Indianapolis
  

Iowa

Kansas

Schools with Locations in Kansas: Brown-Mackie College, National American University and Vatterott College

Kentucky

Spencerian College

• Location: Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky
• Programs: Clinical Assistant diploma, Medical Assistant diploma
• Quick Summary: 12 month day or 18 month evening program offers an option to get a phlebotomy certificate with one additional quarter of study.
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Sullivan University

• Location: Lexington, Kentucky
• Programs: Clinical Assistant diploma, Medical Assisting Associate degree
• Quick Summary: The clinical assisting program lasts 12 months, and the medical assisting program can be completed in 18 months. Both programs include an externship.
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Louisiana

Career Technical College

• Location: Monroe and Shreveport, Louisiana
• Programs: Medical Assisting Associate degree
• Quick Summary: Students gain hands-on experience in administrative and clinical tasks in preparation for an entry-level position.
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Maine

Andover College

• Location: Portland, Maine
• Programs: Medical Assisting Associate Degree
• Quick Summary: Learn clinical medical assisting and clerical functions in a medical office, along with a background in behavioral science and biology.
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Maryland

TESST College of Technology

• Location: Baltimore, Beltsville, and Towson, Maryland
• Programs: Medical Assistant
• Quick Summary: In addition to laboratory and clinical skills, students learn to use computers and word processors. They also complete a 160 hour practicum at an HMO, physician's office, or clinic.
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Massachusetts

Gibbs College

• Location: Boston, Massachusetts
• Programs: Associate degree in Office Administration - Medical / Clinical Assistant
• Quick Summary: Get hands-on learning in emergency procedures and vital sign testing. Internships are available.
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Salter College

• Locations: Worcester, Massachusetts
• Programs: Medical Assisting certificate or associate degree
• Quick Summary: The certificate program provides clinical and administrative training, and prepares the graduate for the CMA certification exam. The degree program includes additional liberal arts coursework offering preparation for working on complex health environments.
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The Salter School

• Locations: Malden, New Bedford and Tewksbury, Massachusetts
• Programs: Medical Assisting Certificate
• Quick Summary: In addition to comprehensive clinical and laboratory training, the Medical Assisting program teaches office management, communications, and human relations skills to assist with helping patients and running the front office. Graduates are prepared for the Certified Medical Assistant examination.
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Michigan

Minnesota

Minneapolis Business College

• Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Programs: 14 month Associate degree program
• Quick Summary: High school graduates can quickly develop the skills to enter this rewarding career field.
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Minnesota School of Business

• Location: Blaine, Brooklyn Center, Elk River, Lakeville, Moorhead, Plymouth, Richfield, Rochester, Shakopee, and St. Cloud Minnesota
• Programs: Diploma or Associate Degree for Medical Assistant
• Quick Summary: Seven quarter Associate degree or five quarter diploma qualifies graduates to take the National Certification Exam for Medical Assistants.
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Mississippi

More schools with locations in Mississippi: Blue Cliff College

Missouri

Allied College

• Location: Fenton and Maryland Heights, Missouri
• Programs: Medical Assistant Associate degree or diploma programs
• Quick Summary: In addition to learning clinical procedures and diagnostic techniques, students learn front office procedures and participate in an externship.
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Missouri College

• Location: St. Louis, MO
• Programs: Medical Assistant Diploma
• Quick Summary: Learn administrative and clinical procedures, including recording electrocardiograms, applying bandages, and performing injections.
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Nebraska

Omaha School of Massage Therapy

• Location: Omaha, Nebraska
• Programs: Medical Assisting diploma and Associate degree
• Quick Summary: 12 month diploma and 16 month degree programs include training in lab procedures, Anatomy and Physiology, and medical office skills.
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Nevada

Academy of Healing Arts

• Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
• Programs: Medical Assistant diploma
• Quick Summary: Students receive classroom and hands-on training in this seven month program that includes courses in EKG and phlebotomy. An internship provides real-world experience.
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Career College of Northern Nevada

• Location: Reno, Nevada
• Programs: Medical Assistant
• Quick Summary: The school offers a one year diploma program and an associate degree program that be completed in less than 20 months and includes advanced training that can provide an advantage.
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Everest College

• Location: Henderson, Nevada
• Programs: Medical Assistant
• Quick Summary: As an indispensable part of a healthcare team, graduates are prepared for a variety of work duties in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, medical supply businesses, and home-health agencies.
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New Hampshire

Hesser College

• Location: Manchester, Concord, Nashua, Portsmouth, and Salem, New Hampshire
• Programs: Diploma or Associate degree: Medical Assistant
• Quick Summary: Learn to assist health professionals with clinical and lab tasks. The degree program includes administrative training.
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New Jersey

Dover Business College

• Location: Clifton, Dover and Newark, New Jersey
• Programs: Medical Assistant
• Quick Summary: Students learn medical testing procedures, diagnostic equipment, and case history preparation.
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New Mexico

Schools with Locations in New Mexico: Apollo College, ATI Career Training Center, Brookline College, Brown-Mackie College, Computer Career Center and National American University

New York

The College of Westchester

• Location: White Plains, New York
• Programs: Medical Assistant Associate degree
• Quick Summary: Learn clinical and lab duties, including phlebotomy and taking EKGS, along with front office skills. The program includes an externship.
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Suburban Technical School

• Locations: Hempstead, Long Island, New York
• Programs: Medical Assistant
• Quick Summary: Program includes lab, clinical, and front office training. Day and evening classes are available.
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Wood Tobé-Coburn School

• Location: New York City
• Programs: Medical Assisting Associate Degree
• Quick Summary: Learn to take vital signs and EKGS and learn medical terminology and insurance procedures.
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North Carolina

King's College

• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
• Programs: Associate Degree in Medical Assisting
• Quick Summary: Accelerated program teaches back office skills.
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Ohio

Academy of Court Reporting

• Locations: Cleveland, Ohio
• Programs: Associate degree in Medical Assisting
• Quick Summary: Students receive hands-on training in administrative and clinical skills, and develop the ability to work independently, make decision and assume responibility.
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Akron Institute

• Location: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
• Programs: Medical Assistant Associate degree or Diploma
• Quick Summary: Program covers medical terminology, clinical and lab procedures, and office/administrative skills, and includes a six week internship.
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Miami-Jacobs Career College

• Locations: Columbus, Dayton, Sharonville, Springboro and Troy, Ohio
• Programs: Medical Assisting associate degree
• Quick Summary: This program features intimate classroom environments and a rigorous course schedule using the latest technology.
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Ohio Institute of Photography and Technology

• Location: Dayton, Ohio
• Programs: Diploma or associate degree in Medical Assisting
• Quick Summary: Prepares graduates for the Certified Medical Assisting examination in this 60 credit hour program.
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Oklahoma

Career Point College

• Locations: Tulsa, Oklahoma
• Programs: Medical Assisting diploma and Medical Administrative Assistant associate degree
• Quick Summary: Program prepares students for entry-level positions, and includes courses in anatomy, pharmacology, vital signs, injections and many more.
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Oregon

Pioneer Pacific College

• Location: Clackamas, Eugene/Springfield and Wilsonville, Oregon
• Programs: Diploma, Associate Degree in Medical Assisting
• Quick Summary: Get hands on training in patient care. Degree offers administrative training, and courses in accounting and medical office software.
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Pennsylvania

Berks Technical Institute

• Location: Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
• Programs: Associate degree in Medical Assisting
• Quick Summary: Clinical and administrative training with an 18 month degree program.
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CHI Institute

• Location: Broomall and Franklin Mills, Pennsylvania
• Programs: Associate degree in Medical Assisting, Medical Assistant diploma
• Quick Summary: The diploma program is offered days and evenings at both locations. The associate degree program at the Broomall campus includes lab, clinical, and administrative training.
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Keystone Technical Institute

• Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Programs: Medical Assistant diploma and Medical Assistant Specialist associate degree
• Quick Summary: Students learn to assist physicians, conduct basic laboratory testing and perform medical office duties. The degree program provides additional training in medical coding and advanced lab/clinical skills.
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McCann School of Business and Technology

• Location: Allentown, Carlisle, Dickson City, Hazleton, Pottsville and Sunbury, Pennsylvania
• Programs: Associate degree in Medical Assisting
• Quick Summary: Includes courses in clinical procedures, laboratory procedures, and pharmacology. Students also receive front office training and participate in an externship.
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Pennsylvania Institute of Technology

• Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Programs: Medical Assistant with Externship certificate
• Quick Summary: Students receive training in clinical, laboratory, and administrative skills. Graduates are eligible to take the Certified Medical Assistant examination.
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Pittsburgh Technical Institute

• Location: Cranberry Township and Oakdale, Pennsylvania
• Programs: Medical Assistant Certificate, Medical Assisting Associate Degree
• Quick Summary: Choose from a fifteen month certificate program, or the Associate degree program, which includes an internship.
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Thompson Institute

• Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Programs: Medical Assistant diploma
• Quick Summary: Training prepares graduates for entry level positions in allied health care.
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YTI Career Institute

• Location: Altoona, Lancaster, Mechanicsburg and York, Pennsylvania
• Programs: Medical Assistant associate degree. In York, a diploma program
• Quick Summary: The 21 month associate degree program includes training in clinical, lab, and medical office skills, using a combination of classroom, lab, and clinical training. Administrative skills taught include insurance coding and patient scheduling. Clinical training includes ultrasound, urinalysis, and more.
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Rhode Island

New England Institute of Technology

• Location: Warwick, Rhode Island
• Programs: Associate degree in Clinical Medical Assistant Technology
• Quick Summary: Offered either in the day or in the evening, this 18 month program teaches clinical skills, including phlebotomy and medication administration, and administrative skills, including transcription and billing.
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South Carolina

Schools with Locations in South Carolina: Brown Mackie College, Medical Careers Institute, Miller-Motte Technical College, Remington College, South University and Southeastern Institute

South Dakota

Schools with Locations in South Dakota: Colorado Technical University, Globe University and National American University

Tennessee

Chattanooga College Medical, Dental & Technical Careers

• Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Programs: Medical Assisting diploma
• Quick Summary: 14 month day or 18 month evening program includes training in medical terminology, clinical procedures, pharmacology and medical office skills. It includes an unpaid externship.
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South College

• Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
• Programs: Associate degree in Medical Assisting
• Quick Summary: Learn to assist physicians in treating patients, conduct lab testing and manage front office duties in this program, which qualifies graduates to take the Certified Medical Assistant exam.
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Texas

Career Centers of Texas

• Location: Brownsville, Corpus Christi and El Paso, Texas
• Programs: Medical Assistant (In El Paso, Medical Assistant Clinical/Clerical)
• Quick Summary: Clinical training takes place in the school's labs, designed to look and feel like real doctor's offices. Clerical training includes computerized medical records management and insurance claims processing.
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Career Point College

• Location: San Antonio, Texas
• Programs: Medical Assistant associate degree and diploma
• Quick Summary: Programs teach front office and clinical/laboratory skills. Learn how to draw blood and prepare specimens, complete insurance forms and microbiology.
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Hallmark College

• Location: San Antonio, Texas
• Programs: Medical Assistant Associate degree
• Quick Summary: 11 month program includes courses in clinical and laboratory procedures, as well as pharmacology, medical insurance, and computer skills.
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South Texas Vocational Technical Institute

• Location: Brownsville, McAllen and Weslaco, Texas
• Programs: Medical Assistant
• Quick Summary: Learn laboratory and front office procedures in this diploma program that includes an internship.
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Southern Careers Institute

• Location: Austin, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Harlingen, Pharr and San Antonio, Texas
• Programs: Medical Assistant Certificate
• Quick Summary: Learn how to assist doctors and interact with patients in this program, which teaches anatomy, clinical and lab skills, medical office procedures and computer applications.
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Texas Careers

• Location: Beaumont, Laredo, Lubbock, and San Antonio, Texas
• Programs: Medical Assistant diploma
• Quick Summary: Learn phlebotomy, pharmacology, aseptic technique, and more in a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training. The program also teaches administrative skills and includes an internship.
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Texas School of Business

• Location: Friendswood and Houston, Texas
• Programs: Medical Assistant diploma
• Quick Summary: Learn clinical laboratory procedures along with anatomy, physiology and office administration skills, and get practical experience with an externship.
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Utah

Utah Career College

• Location: Layton, Orem and West Jordan, Utah
• Programs: Medical Assistant
• Quick Summary: Associate degree and diploma programs include an internship. School offers job placement assistance.
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Vista College

• Location: Clearfield, Utah
• Programs: Medical Assisting certificate
• Quick Summary: Learn practical career skills including phlebotomy, pharmacology, laboratory processes and medical computer software.
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Virginia

Washington

Schools with Locations in Washington: Apollo College, Charter College, Everest College and Kaplan College

West Virginia

Schools with Locations in West Virginia: Everest Institute

Wisconsin

Schools with Locations in Wisconsin: High-Tech Institute, Rasmussen College, Globe University, Herzing University, Kaplan College, Sanford-Brown College

Wyoming

Schools with Locations in Wyoming: CollegeAmerica