Medical Assistant Programs

Find an accredited certified medical assistant (CMA) or associate’s degree in medical assisting program near you. On-campus medical assisting programs can take as little as 3-6 months and associate’s degree programs take about 2 years to complete. Online medical assistant programs may be completed faster in some cases.

Use the medical assistant program search application to connect with a school near you.

Local & Online Medical Assistant Schools

Listed schools are accredited and have financial aid assistance for students who qualify.

Online Schools

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Medical Assistant Job Description

  • Take medical histories
  • Record vital signs
  • Prep patients for exams
  • Provide treatment and procedure explanations
  • Assist the doctor during an exam
  • Collect laboratory specimens
  • Perform laboratory tests
  • Dispose of contaminated supplies
  • Sterilize medical instruments

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