MEDICAL PROGRAMS

Medical
Assisting

Carrington’s Medical Assisting program prepares graduates to work in medical clinics.

REAL WORLD SKILLS

With many classes to guide you, you’re certain to be prepared for your career.

UPLEVEL IF YOU’D LIKE

Complete in as few as 9 months for a Certificate

FLEXIBLE LEARNING OPTIONS

Offered at 15 locations around the country including locations in AZ, CA, ID, NM, NV, OR, and WA.

AFFORDABLE TUITION

Affordable tuition varies by location,

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Discover What it’s Like to Train to Become a Medical Assistant at Carrington College

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Overall, my experience at Carrington was incredibly positive; the entire staff was helpful and hands-on.

JUANDARIUS H.
2020 MEDICAL ASSISTING STUDENT

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Find your path in Medical Assisting.

Talk to an enrollment services representative about your options and earn your certificate in as few as 9 months*

What Will I learn?

MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

Perform clerical functions, bookkeeping functions, and process insurance claims within the medical office setting.

DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

Conduct a variety of diagnostic tests using equipment, materials, and techniques within the scope of practice.

ASSIST WITH PATIENT PROCEDURES

Explain routine patient procedures and care as they relate to a medical setting.

EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

Identify the process to maintain supplies and equipment as it relates to a medical setting.

Also Available in an Online Format

Career Opportunities

Medical assistants aid doctors by performing basic clinical procedures and handling a variety of administrative duties.

Program Details

Check out our guide on becoming a Medical Assistant.

Have you always wanted to work in a medical setting, but don’t want to attend school for years? Then a job as a medical assistant might be a good career for you. Medical assistants work in a variety of roles in medical offices and clinical settings supporting the licensed staff with technical tasks.

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Medical Assistant FAQ

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME A MEDICAL ASSISTANT?

One of the benefits of becoming a medical assistant is that you can prepare to enter the working world much faster than other medical roles. You can complete a Medical Assisting program in as few as nine months for a certificate of achievement.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME A MEDICAL ASSISTANT?

One of the benefits of becoming a medical assistant is that you can prepare to enter the working world much faster than other medical roles. You can complete a Medical Assisting program in as few as nine months for a certificate of achievement.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME A MEDICAL ASSISTANT?

One of the benefits of becoming a medical assistant is that you can prepare to enter the working world much faster than other medical roles. You can complete a Medical Assisting program in as few as nine months for a certificate of achievement.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME A MEDICAL ASSISTANT?

One of the benefits of becoming a medical assistant is that you can prepare to enter the working world much faster than other medical roles. You can complete a Medical Assisting program in as few as nine months for a certificate of achievement.