Medical Assistant
Course Overview
Get career-ready fast with our comprehensive 184-hour Medical Assistant course that includes 144 hours of hands-on classroom training plus a 40-hour real-world externship.
Already working as a medical assistant?
Your externship may be waived with 40+ hours of verified experience and an employer letter.
What You’ll Learn
- Patient examination assistance
- Suture removal and sterile dressing changes
- Blood draws and EKG procedures
Medical Assistants are versatile healthcare professionals valued in clinics, hospitals, and specialty practices. Upon completion, you’ll be eligible for the American Allied Health national exam to become a Registered Medical Assistant.
Admission Requirements
- Complete application and agree to terms in "Class Registration Form" and Program Bulletin
- Must be at least 17 years old (parent/guardian signature required if under 18)
- High school enrollment, diploma, GED, or equivalent required
Tuition, Books and Fees
- $50 – Non-refundable Registration Fee (due at time of admission, transferable one time)
- $3,400 – Tuition
- $225 – Lab Fee
- $150 – Textbook (may be purchased at the school)
Total Program Cost: $3,825
Certification and Registration Fees
$100 – AAH National Certification (payable to AAH after last day of class)
Payment Plans / Financial Assistance
Full Payment: Due by the first day of class
Payment Plans: Two-payment or four-payment plans are available
- Divides tuition and lab fees accordingly
- Includes 2% finance fee on tuition only
- Book costs and finance fee are included in the first payment
Required Text
Kinn’s the Clinical Medical Assistant: An Applied Learning Approach, by Brigitte Niedzwiecki, Julie Pepper, and P. Ann Weaver