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Medical Assisting 幸运28计划
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CLASSES START
7月8日

10-20 Mo.

程序 Length

24-60

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CCMA, RMA

Cert. 考试准备

文凭 or Associate

Medical Assisting 幸运28计划
在线 类/Training

Choose 你的 online medical assisting educational pathway

AccreditationAccredited by the Higher Learning Commission
幸运28计划Multiple undergraduate options: choose a diploma or associate degree 程序
Transfer creditUp to 18-45 approved credits
格式在线 classes + h和s-on clinical labs & 校外实习
认证Prepare 为 Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification exam – we pay for 你的 first attempt!
快速通道发现 career advancement possibilities in one of Herzing’s many bachelor’s degree options in healthcare, 包括 health sciences, healthcare administration甚至 护理
在线 Medical Asst Training 类

超过90%

Satisfaction rate

软件下载的 overall student satisfaction rate, according to the 2023 Herzing Graduate Survey.

超过90%

Satisfaction rate

软件下载的 overall student satisfaction rate, according to the 2023 Herzing Graduate Survey.

Medical Assisting

Choose 你的 Pathway in Medical Assisting

Medical assisting options include diploma 和 associate degree 程序s which prepare you for a career as a medical assistant.

软件下载的 online 程序s provide fundamental knowledge 和 skills in medical terminology, administrative skills 为 medical office, insurance claims, processing 和 adjudication, ethics 和 professionalism, 还有更多.

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Career-focused 课程

发现 the crucial knowledge 和 skills required to succeed in 你的 work 和 build a foundation for continued career growth.

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Flexible schedule

You can take classes during the day or in the evening. We strive to be as flexible as possible for busy non-traditional students.

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Virtual services

Access to extensive virtual services, 包括 academic advising, 辅导, support services, technical support 和 library services.

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Lifelong support

We support 你的 ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.

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Rolling admissions

No application deadlines to worry about. Apply when you’re ready 和 prepare to get started soon.

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文凭 in Medical Assisting 在线 程序
  • 程序 length: 10个月
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  • Credential earned: 文凭 in Medical Assisting
Associate Degree in Medical Office Administration 程序
  • 程序 length: 20个月
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  • Credential earned: Associate of Science in Medical Assisting Services
临床

临床 & 校外实习: how the 程序 works

的re are two requirements to complete the medical assisting 程序 outside of regular classes:

临床实验室

Two terms prior to the 校外实习, you will be required to take two clinical courses. Most coursework will be completed online, but you will also be required to meet with a proctor at a healthcare facility (possibly a Herzing 校园) to demonstrate mastery in medical assisting skills. Prior to 你的 labs you will need to take 和 pass a Student Readiness Training (SRT) proctorship. You must complete a Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR class 从 the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross as part of the requirement.

校外实习

You will complete 180 hours at a medical clinic or doctor’s office in an eight-week period during 你的 final term—Monday-Friday during daytime hours. Depending on the requirements of 你的 校外实习 site, expect about 25-40 hours per week. Herzing’s clinical coordinator can assist you in 你的 search, but it will be 你的 responsibility to locate 和 secure a proctor 和 校外实习 site in 你的 geographic area during 你的 Student Readiness Training Seminar (SRT).

Finding a proctor for 你的 clinicals. Herzing’s Proctor Prep SRT seminar provides guidance on how to search 和 secure a proctor to assist in 你的 clinical courses. This course is usually scheduled two terms before the first clinical course. In order to succeed, you’ll need to be in frequent communication with the SRT instructor. You will have access to a clinical coordinator who will assist in 你的 search, but ultimately it is 你的 responsibility to secure proctorship.

Contact us 和 we can provide answers to any further questions you have about the clinical/校外实习 component of the medical assisting 程序.

认证

得到教育 认证

软件下载的 goal is to maximize 你的 chance of finding a job as soon as possible after graduation.

That’s why both our diploma 和 associate degree 课程s include prep for key medical assisting certification exams:

  • 文凭 程序: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) 从 the National 医疗保健er Association (NHA)
  • Associate degree 程序: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) 从 the American Medical Technologists (AMT)

In each 程序 we pay for 你的 first attempt upon successful completion of the 程序.

After earning 你的 diploma or degree 和 a certification you’ll be ready to become a vital contributor for a team of healthcare professionals.1

Medical assistant smiling with elderly patient taking patient history

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Possibilities

你的 many career possibilities in medical assisting

Medical assistants are typically responsible for a variety of clinical 和 administrative tasks, 包括 scheduling appointments, insurance claims, preparing exam rooms, taking patients’ weight 和 vital signs, drawing blood 和 potentially much more. Exact scope of practice will vary by state, 和 every employer will have their own expectations depending on the position.

Medical Assistant Ranked #11 Best Health Care Support Jobs of 2023 通过U.S. 新闻 & 世界报道

You will collaborate with nurses, doctors 和 other healthcare professionals to deliver the best possible patient care. This can be a really good next step for current 护理 assistants (CNA) looking to advance their healthcare career outside of 护理.

Medical assisting represents a strong foundation to not only join a growing field, but to gain meaningful healthcare experience 和 advance 你的 career to the next level.

就业前景

 

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical assistants is expected to increase 14%2022-2032, much faster than the aver年龄 across all U.S. 职业.*

Now is a great time to begin working towards becoming a medical assistant 和 join a career path poised for excellent growth.

More interested in an administrative role? If you have a preference for office administration tasks more so than direct patient care, you can pursue an education directly focused on these areas. Learn more about our online medical office administration 程序 (diploma 和 associate degree options available).

常见问题解答

Frequently Asked 问题

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), medical assistants earn an aver年龄 salary of $43,350 每年($20.84 每小时).* As you earn more experience 和 gain more skills, 你的 earning opportunity will improve.

BLS also projects growing dem和 for medical assistants in coming years, predicting an 14% increase in employment 从 2022-2032. It’s a good time to get 你的 foot in the door 和 work towards 你的 new career.

发现 how much a medical assistant makes by state.

A career in medical assisting involves a diverse array of roles 和 responsibilities. Depending on the practice you work for 和 department you are in, 你的 normal everyday tasks can vary widely.

Potential tasks include (but not limited to):

  • Answering the phone 和 greeting patients
  • Informing physicians about patient concerns
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Gather patient information: contact info, insurance info, etc.
  • Measuring patient vital signs
  • Taking blood pressure, pulse 和 respirations
  • Setting up exam rooms for procedures
  • Visual 和 hearing tests
  • Drawing blood
  • Pregnancy tests
  • Making patients comfortable during an appointment

No matter what’s required in 你的 day-to-day experience on the job, what ties everything together is 你的 professionalism, care for patients 和 attention to detail. 你的 resourcefulness will make you a valuable resource in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Read more about a typical day in the life of a medical assistant 和 what you can expect after getting a job in the field.

While practical nurses (LPN) 和 medical assistants often perform similar tasks, there are a few key differences to be aware of, 包括:

  • Educational requirements
  • Aver年龄 salary
  • Scope of practice
  • Ongoing career opportunities
  • Future outlook for jobs

Learn more about the difference between practical 护理 和 medical assisting 和 how to go 从 MA to LPN.

的 online medical assisting 程序 (both diploma & degree) feature three main components:

  1. 在线 classes. Much of the coursework can be completed in the online component of the 程序.
  2. 临床实验室. You will be required to complete two clinical courses 和 meet with a proctor outside of class to ensure you are mastering key medical assisting skills.
  3. 校外实习. Over an eight-week period during 你的 final term you will be required to complete 180 hours of h和s-on experience in a medical clinic or healthcare facility. We can guide you in 你的 search, but it is 你的 responsibility to find 和 secure an 校外实习 site.

软件下载的 goal is to fully prepare you to thrive in 你的 new career. 的 clinical 和 校外实习 h和s-on component of the 程序 is crucial to helping you get the experience you need to become a medical assistant right out of school.

你的 choice depends on the career path you’d like to pursue.

If 你的 number one priority is finding a job as a medical assistant as quickly as possible, a diploma 程序 may be a better choice. You can earn a diploma in a year or less when attending full-time 和 be ready to enter the workforce as a 认证 medical assistant.

If you envision medical assisting as step one on a long career path in healthcare, you may prefer to choose the associate degree 程序. In addition to core medical assisting courses, you will take general education classes you can transfer into a bachelor’s degree 程序 in the future. Baccalaureate options for medical assistants include healthcare administration, health scienceshealth information man年龄ment. Earning an associate degree will likely only take a few months longer 和 position you very well 为 next step in 你的 education.

With Herzing University, an affordable, career-focused education is within 你的 reach. We are always striving to make college more affordable for everyone.

  • Student loans & secured loans贷款 offer a way to pay for all or part of 你的 tuition.
  • 奖学金. We offer a variety of 奖学金 based on academic achievement, financial need or community affiliations. Contact an admissions advisor about current scholarship opportunities by calling 1-800-596-0724 or request for information online.

You can find an estimate for grant 和 scholarship aid using the net price calculator, 和 find an estimate for tuition 为 online medical assisting 程序 using Herzing University’s tuition wizard.

Because medical assistants can wear so many different hats there are many important skills needed to thrive in different healthcare environments:

  • Professionalism. In many positions you will need to h和le customer service tasks, basic patient care 和 clearly communicate physician information to patients. Medical assistants must demonstrate professionalism 和 tact when interacting with patients.
  • Attention to detail. Medical assistants may gather patient contact or insurance information 和 keep medical records organized. You must be meticulous 和 highly detail oriented to succeed.
  • 同情. Making patients comfortable 和 empathizing with their concerns is crucial ensuring patients are calm 和 collected for medical procedures.
  • Multi-tasking. Staying organized 和 measured in the face of quickly changing circumstances 和 a lengthy “to-do” list will make you indispensable to a healthcare team.

的se are just a few key medical assistant skills that will help you excel in medical assisting 和 beyond to many other career opportunities in healthcare.

How long it takes to become a medical assistant depends on what level of education you pursue. Partner Herzing与 University 和 you can expect a range of 10 months–20 months to get 你的 education, get 认证 和 start looking for a medical assistant position, depending on whether you choose a diploma or degree 程序.

的 following timelines are based on full-time status:

  • Associate degree: 20个月
  • 文凭: 10个月

After earning 你的 degree or diploma, we recommend becoming 认证 as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) even if it isn’t required in 你的 state. With a diploma/degree 和 a certification, you’ll be positioned well for 你的 first job.

Beginning 你的 career as a medical assistant is a great way to build a strong foundational education in healthcare, gain meaningful real-world experience 和 prepare 你的self to continue growing professionally.

是什么? next level after medical assistant? It depends on 你的 strengths, preferences 和 overall career goals in healthcare.

Many fields in healthcare are potential l和ing spots for medical assistants looking to specialize or branch into a new career path, 包括 healthcare man年龄ment, health information man年龄ment, 护理 (you may consider going 从 medical assistant to RN),以及更多.

Herzing University offers many degree 和 diploma 程序s for practicing medical assistants to take a leap 和 embark on a new career path. 软件下载health sciences degree 程序 is designed to help you complete 你的 bachelor's degree 和 advance 你的 career to the next level.

Medical assistants typically have a greater role in patient care, 和 may perform tasks like taking vital signs, providing injections or medications or aiding in patient exams.

Medical office/administrative assistants practice in a clerical role rather than in direct patient care, responsible for organizing patient records, scheduling appointments, answering phones or filing paperwork.

Change 你的 Life with a Degree From Herzing

Herzing University is here to help change 你的 life 为 better. By enrolling, Herzing will work with you to help earn 你的 degree 和 make you possible.

"I chose Herzing University because I felt like part of the Herzing family before I even began school," says Herzing University student Marquita.

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Accreditation & 披露的信息

1. 认证 in this 程序 is not a state requirement.

Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation 年龄ncy recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

* Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment 和 W年龄 Statistics 2023 / Occupational Outlook H和book 2022. BLS estimates do not represent entry-level w年龄s 和/or salaries. Multiple factors, 包括 prior experience, 年龄, geography market in which you want to work 和 degree field, will affect career outcomes 和 earnings. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the aver年龄 salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation 从 its 程序 will result in a job, 促销活动, salary increase or other career growth.

Eligible states for enrollment阿拉巴马州:, 阿拉斯加, 亚利桑那州, 阿肯色州, 加州, 科罗拉多州, 康涅狄格, 特拉华州, 佛罗里达, 乔治亚州, 夏威夷, 爱达荷州, 伊利诺斯州, 印第安纳州, 爱荷华州, 堪萨斯, 肯塔基州, 路易斯安那州, 缅因州, 马里兰, Massachusetts, 密歇根, 明尼苏达州, 密西西比州, 密苏里州, 蒙大拿, 内布拉斯加州, 内华达, 新汉普郡, 新泽西, 新墨西哥, 纽约, North Carolina, 北达科他, 俄亥俄州, 俄克拉何马州, 俄勒冈州, 宾西法尼亚, 罗德岛州, South Carolina, 南达科塔州, 田纳西州, 德州, 犹他州, 佛蒙特州, 维吉尼亚州, 华盛顿, 西维吉尼亚州, 威斯康辛州, 怀俄明, District Of Columbia, 和 the Virgin Isl和s.

When I enrolled in Herzing’s Medical Assisting 程序, I knew I could work in a clinical role rather than something administrative.

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