Growth Potential & Career Opportunities

• Earn up to $34,800 a year*
• Work with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
• Be a part of the secure, growing healthcare industry as a Medical Assistant
• The U.S. Department of Labor projects the growth for Medical Assistant jobs to increase 19% by 2029.*

Certification

Upon graduation from our medical assistant program, you will receive your U.S. Career Institute Certificate of Completion attesting to your accomplishment. U.S. Career Institute's Online Medical Assistant certificate course prepares you to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam or the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam both through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Included with our course, we cover the cost of your National Healthcareer Association CCMA or CMAA Certification exam fees – a $229 value!† USCI strongly recommends that in addition to our Medical Assistant Training program you purchase the NHA study guide(s) prior to taking the NHA exams. To earn an NHA certification you must also possess a high school diploma or GED.

State Requirements

A career in the medical assistant field may require you to meet certain licensing, training, and other requirements that can vary by vocation and state. You should check with your state, local government and/or licensing board to find out which requirements may be applicable in your state.

USCI Career Coach Program

After completing your medical assistant certificate course, our Career Coach Program is an included benefit that will give you one-on-one access to a Career Coach Advisor. Our course and Career Coach Program can prepare you with the skills needed to help you start your new career. Read about the program's requirements and guidelines in the Career Coach Program Outline.

Want a competitive edge? Take a look at our Medical Specialties Degree Program with low monthly payments of just $139!