Medical Programs

Medical Assisting

Prepare for a hands-on role in patient care with Carrington College’s Medical Assisting program. Learn the clinical and administrative skills needed to support physicians and healthcare teams in medical offices and specialty clinics.

Program Details

What Will I learn

Carrington College’s Medical Assisting program provides hands-on training in both patient care and medical office procedures, preparing you for a vital role in healthcare.

Upon completion of the Medical Assisting program, graduates will be able to:

Perform clerical functions, bookkeeping functions, and process insurance claims within the medical office setting.
Conduct a variety of diagnostic tests using equipment, materials, and techniques within the scope of practice
Explain routine patient procedures and care as they relate to a medical setting.
Identify the process to maintain supplies and equipment as it relates to a medical setting. aduates of the Medical Assisting program at all locations including online are eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam. Graduates at all locations except online are eligible to sit for the national certification exam to attain the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential. Graduates of the program at all campuses except online are eligible to sit for the national exam to attain the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential. Credential preparation varies by location.

Carrington College prepares students to take appropriate certification and licensure exams related to their individual majors. The College does not guarantee students will successfully pass these exams or be certified or licensed as a result of completing the program.

Location Availability

Carrington College’s Medical Assisting program is available online and at a number of locations. To learn more about each location, explore their location pages.

Online certificate students: All courses in this program are offered in an online format, except the in-person externship that is completed at an approved healthcare setting.

Accreditation & Approvals

Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, 428 J Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814; 415 506 0234 an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at accjc.org.

For comprehensive information on Carrington College’s accreditation and approvals, visit carrington.edu/accreditation-and-approvals/.

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REAL WORLD SKILLS

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

START YOUR PATH

You can earn your certificate in as few as 9 months.

FLEXIBLE LEARNING OPTIONS

Offered online and at multiple locations in the Western U.S., including AZ, CA, ID, NM, NV, OR, and WA.

AFFORDABLE TUITION

Affordable tuition varies by program and location.

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

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

Juandarius H.

2020 Medical Assisting Student

What Will I Learn?

Medical Office Functions

Diagnostic Tests

Explain Patient Procedures

Equipment and Supplies

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.