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Are you looking for a job where you work at the heart of health care? Become a medical assistant—a career where your concern for your patients, your skills and your knowledge can make a difference. Minnesota School of Business (MSB) offers associate degree and diploma programs where you’ll learn to draw blood, administer injections and perform x-rays. As a graduate, you can look forward to excellent job prospects.
Send a request form or call 866-403-3333 to learn more about medical assistant training at Minnesota School of Business (MSB)-St. Cloud. A college admissions representative will discuss our degree and diploma programs, start dates, admissions procedures and financial aid opportunities.
What does a medical assistant do?
A job in the medical field isn’t necessarily what it looks like on TV. Medical assistants are often the first and last person a clinical patient sees. They take medical histories, check vital signs, and carry out basic diagnostic tests. They perform clinical procedures such as drawing blood, administering injections and assisting with minor surgical procedures. Medical assistants are always in the middle of the action.
Prepare for the certified medical assistant (CMA) exam
The CMA credential is a nationally recognized distinction that demonstrates your professionalism and proficiency in the field of medical assisting. To qualify for this exam, you must complete an accredited medical assisting program. Both the associate degree and diploma programs at MSB-St. Cloud are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
MSB-St. Cloud includes a whole class devoted to studying for the CMA exam. If you pass the test, you will become certified by the American Associate of Medical Assistants (AAMA) to be a CMA.
Prepare for the AART limited scope certification exam
Our medical assistant students learn radiology techniques and practice using real x-ray equipment. During their coursework, they prepare for the Limited Scope Radiology exam administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). They offer employers an exceptional set of skills for the clinical setting.
Find a program that fits your goals
MSB-St. Cloud offers two programs in medical assisting:
- Medical Assistant Diploma. This program puts students on the fast-track to careers in allied health settings. In just 15 months they can complete their training and enter the workforce.
- Associate Degree in Medical Assistant. The associate degree program gives students a chance to develop their skills in interpersonal relations, critical thinking and communication. They can complete this program in 21 months of full-time study and be ready to take their places in clinics, doctors’ offices and urgent care settings.
Get your medical assistant career off the ground
If you want to provide care industry through medical assisting, send us a contact form or call 866-403-3333 today. A St. Cloud college admissions representative will be happy to answer your questions.