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.
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
Licensing requirements for medical assistants are not the same in every state and may include additional requirements beyond those offered in our course. U.S. Career Institute has reviewed the educational requirements for occupational licensure associated with this program and has provided state-specific licensure determinations. Prospective students should review the information provided by U.S. Career Institute. Students who have questions regarding licensure requirements in a particular state, their individual circumstances, or the licensure process are encouraged to contact the applicable licensing board for additional guidance. In the absence of state regulation, county or municipal ordinances or regulations may apply, and prospective students should confirm any applicable local requirements.
Residents of WA will not be able to gain licensure as a result of this program. For information, see www.doh.wa.gov.
Graduates of this program may be able to 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.
IMPORTANT State Licensing Requirements: Licensure Information by State