Prepare for Healthcare Industry Certifications
U.S. Career Institute's Medical Assistant associate degree online program qualifies you to sit for nationally recognized industry certifications. The certification exams you will be eligible to sit for—and we recommend upon graduating—include the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam and the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam, offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). You are not required to take a certification exam, however, taking this additional step can help you market yourself to potential employers and validate your Medical Assisting knowledge.
Your CCMA and CBCS exam fees are included in your tuition - up to a $446 value†.Career Development Strategies
As part of your Medical Assistant program, you'll complete GE200, Career Development Strategies, in which you'll set goals, explore career opportunity paths, and prepare personal marketing materials (résumé, cover letter, and references). You'll prepare for interviews and create a job search plan to navigate employment options.
State Requirements
A career in this field may require you to meet certain regulations and requirements for certification, training, registration, and licensure and varies by vocation and state. Some states may include additional requirements beyond those offered in our course. Prospective students should contact the regulatory agency in the state(s) where they plan to work to confirm their requirements before enrolling in this course. Most states do not require licensure of Medical Assistants. As of March 8, 2024, our program can be used to fulfill the education requirements and/or gain certification or licensure (or licensure is exempt) in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Residents of WA will not be able to gain licensure as a result of this program. For information, see www.doh.wa.gov.
IMPORTANT State Licensing Requirements: Licensure Information by State
