Medical Assistant Training Resources
Your guide to medical assistant training, certification and careers.
Medical Assistant Training and Career Overview
If you're the kind of person who needs to find challenge and meaning in your career, the medical assisting field could be a good fit for you. You'll handle a wide variety of tasks that take you from the front office to the exam room to the medical lab.
Whether you're ready to take your first steps on a career path or you're looking to take a different direction, medical assistant training has a lot to offer. Not only are medical assistant jobs expected to grow 34 percent over the next few years (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics), but you'll have the satisfaction of helping people on a daily basis and a variety of job duties that keep you from getting bored.
Explore our medical assistant resources to learn more about medical assistant training and careers. Find out if you have what it takes to succeed in this exciting field.
Medical Assistant Interview
Jennifer Kintz
Medical Assistant
5 years in field
What sparked your interest in becoming a medical assistant?
I saw a TV commercial about medical assisting that caught my eye. At the time, I was a single mother and I needed to find a way to make a decent living in order to support my daughter. It was the quickest and best way to get out of poverty.
I went to Maric College and took their certificate program in medical assisting which was about 10 months long. I was a horrible student in high school, but in college, I got good grades; I did really well. It was hard work, but because I was paying for school and because I was so motivated to learn, it was very satisfying.
Read more of our Interview with a Medical Assistant.
Medical Assistant Training Student Profile
Israel Castro
Pima Medical Institute Graduate – June 2005
What drew you to medical assistant training school?
I've always wanted to be in medicine, and this seemed like a great way to get into the field and see what it's like. Growing up, I was always intrigued by medical things. And my cousin is a medical assistant. He works in urgent care, and he really likes it. So with all that, it seemed like a good fit.
Read more of the Medical Assistant School Student Profile.
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Education Guide
Medical Assistant Training
Time to completion, classes and more...
Accreditation
Learn about the importance of accreditation.
Choosing a Degree
Diploma or associate's? What's best for you?
Student Interview
What it's like in medical assistant school.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Career Guide
Career Intro
Find out what a medical assistant career is like.
Top 5 Medical Assistant Duties
Learn about typical medical assistant duties.
Salary Information
What to expect in a medical assistant salary.
Top 5 Reasons to Become a Medical Assistant
Learn why a medical assistant career may be for you.
Certification
90% of medical assistants are certified. Find out what's required.
Professional Interview
Read a first-hand account about a medical assistant career.
Professional Terms Glossary
The guide to sorting it all out.