Online Medical Assistant Certifications

Considering an Online Medical Assistant Certification?

Herzing University, the school below with the highest ranking, has proven itself as a leader in certifying students in medical assistant to become successful medical assistants, nurses, dental assistants, medical office assistants, etc. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are currently 495,970 individuals employed as medical assistants in America, and their average annual salary is $29,450. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make on average $40,900 per year and there are about 728,670 of them employed today .

Medical Assistant Common Job Tasks
  • recording weight
  • answering phones
  • reading charts
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Total Programs 12
Subject Areas 61


Diploma in Medical Assisting

Fully accredited through ABHES, the Diploma in Medical Assisting online program is comprised solely of the core courses required for individuals seeking entry-level employment in the field of Medical Assisting. This diploma requires 48 semester credit hours for graduation and takes between 12 and 20 months to complete. Career opportunities for online Diploma program graduates include Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Medical Secretary, Admitting Clerk and Medical Administrative Assistant. Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for both the Certified Medical Assistant exam offered through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) and the Registered Medical Assistant exam given by the American Medical Technologists association (AMT).

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Total Programs 104
Subject Areas 58


Health Care Assistant

Health Care Assistants (HCAs) provide support for patients with physical or mental health issues who need permanent or temporary care in facilities such as retirement homes, hospices, group homes, and long-term care facilities. Health Care Assistants are an invaluable part of the Canadian healthcare system. CDI College's HCA program teaches students to respond to the emotional, psychological, and physical needs of the client, to assist the client in interacting with family members, and to support the client's personal care such as bathing and hygiene. Students put the classroom work into practice as part of the mandatory 360-hour practicum placement, which will equip them with the real-world skills they need succeed. Graduates of the program become skilled communicators who are able to listen and understand their clients while providing exceptional healthcare services. To graduate with an HCA diploma, students must complete 360 hours of clinical training. Combined with the Career and Employment Strategies and Student Success Strategies courses, the RCA program equips graduates with the knowledge and techniques to create a successful career in the healthcare industry

Medical Assistant Programs by State & City

Top 20 US Medical Assistant Schools (campus and online)

Quinnipiac University
Total Programs 85
Number of Subjects 82
Rank in USA 193rd
Mercyhurst College
Total Programs 87
Number of Subjects 87
Rank in USA 352nd
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Total Programs 145
Number of Subjects 128
Rank in USA 441st
University of Alaska Anchorage
Total Programs 151
Number of Subjects 134
Rank in USA 511th
Bryan College
Total Programs 13
Number of Subjects 32
Rank in USA 754th
Bohecker College-Columbus
Total Programs 8
Number of Subjects 16
Rank in USA 770th
Trumbull Business College
Total Programs 11
Number of Subjects 20
Rank in USA 778th
Omaha School of Massage Therapy
Total Programs 4
Number of Subjects 8
Rank in USA 780th
Omega Institute
Total Programs 8
Number of Subjects 12
Rank in USA 797th
Healthcare Training Institute
Total Programs 7
Number of Subjects 12
Rank in USA 827th
Community Services Division-Alliance City
Total Programs 17
Number of Subjects 28
Rank in USA 835th
Midwest Institute
Total Programs 10
Number of Subjects 15
Rank in USA 866th
Butler Tech-D Russel Lee Career Center
Total Programs 14
Number of Subjects 25
Rank in USA 872nd
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Total Programs 5
Number of Subjects 5
Rank in USA 893rd
Fred W Eberle Technical Center
Total Programs 21
Number of Subjects 15
Rank in USA 940th
Institute for Business and Technology
Total Programs 10
Number of Subjects 15
Rank in USA 954th
Manhattan School of Computer Technology
Total Programs 6
Number of Subjects 15
Rank in USA 960th
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
Total Programs 16
Number of Subjects 23
Rank in USA 978th
Platt College
Total Programs 6
Number of Subjects 12
Rank in USA 988th
Vista College
Total Programs 10
Number of Subjects 17
Rank in USA 1036th