Online Medical Assistant
Program For New Mexico
Students
Our self-paced, online medical assistant program is available to New Mexico residents and is designed to prepare you for certification (CCMA) and a role as a medical assistant in as little as 4 months.
- $79/month
- 5-day money-back commitment
- DEAC Accredited
- 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
- Complete in 4-7 months, part-time
- One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
- Start learning today - no waiting period!
- $79/month
- 5-day money-back commitment
- DEAC Accredited
- 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
- Complete in 4-7 months, part-time
- One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
- Start learning today - no waiting period!
What You'll Learn
- Medical Terminology
- Introduction to Anatomy
- First Aid Procedures
- Preparing Patients for Exams
- Preparing and Administering Medications
- Process and Maintain Claim Reimbursement
- Pharmacology
- Medical Insurance 101
- Front Office Procedures
- Patient Therapies
- Communication Skills
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Course Outline
New Mexico residents can prepare for an essential role in healthcare through our online Medical Assistant training. Develop practical skills in patient care, clinical processes, and medical administration to start your journey in the field.
Quick Facts
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Lessons: 27
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Quizzes: 27
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Complete in as little as 4 months
What's Inside the Course
Beginner-Friendly Lessons
Classes are designed for anyone to easily learn, and are broken up into digestible sections that build as you progress through our program. No due dates or deadlines.
Engaging Curriculum
Reading lessons, supplemental videos, interactive exercises, note taking, read-aloud and disability features, and open note multiple choice quizzes with no time limit.
Hands-On Supplemental Learning
All students receive a stethoscope and blood pressure cuff to assist you throughout the course.
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Get instant access! · 5-day money-back commitment · $79/month
Medical Assistant Career
Outlook & Certification in New Mexico
$39,000*
9,130*
32%*
Certification
Upon graduation from our medical assistant program for New Mexico residents, 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 through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). The average CCMA exam pass rate for U.S. Career Institute graduate’s is 95% vs. the National Average of 83%**. Included with our course, we cover the cost of your CCMA certification exam, study guide and practice test – a $259 value!†
Medical Assistant Jobs in New Mexico
New Mexico currently employs 6,920 medical assistants.* There are hundreds of medical assistant jobs open in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Roswell, Farmington and many other cities in New Mexico, according to Indeed.com. Medical assistants work at hospitals, doctor’s offices, outpatient facilities, government facilities, medical laboratories, and nursing care facilities.
Tuition & Financing
*Plus one-time $29 application charge..
**First payment includes $50 down payment and $29 application charge. Application charge is non-refundable.
New Mexico Medical Assistant FAQs
How can I become a Medical Assistant in New Mexico?
- Finish high school or earn a GED — New Mexico’s baseline entry requirement.
- Pass a background check, TB test, and show up-to-date immunizations before clinical training.
- Enroll in a accredited certificate/associate program or a state-registered apprenticeship to learn clinical and administrative skills. Our program here at USCI can be completed 100% online in 4 months.
- Sit for a national exam—CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), or CCMA (NHA)—to become certified. The cost of your CCMA exam is included in our program tuition.
- Obtain CPR/BLS certification and keep it current.
- Apply to clinics, hospitals, and specialty practices; expect brief on-the-job training for advanced tasks like phlebotomy or limited-scope X-ray. Our career coaches will help you prepare your resume and perform mock interviews.
How much does a medical assistant make in New Mexico?
Medical assistants in New Mexico make on average $39,000* per year according to O*Net.
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