Step into a Bright Futureas a Medical Assistant.
3, 4 or 5
Month Programs
In Person and Hybrid
Classes
94% Job
Placement Rate
8:1 Student
Teacher Ratio
Next Class Starts April 29th
Altrain Assisting Academy offers the affordable, hands-on education you need to start helping others with their health needs. Our Medical Assisting program provides you with the necessary training for a rewarding career in healthcare.
Small classes allow for personalized attention with experienced instructors for a real-world training. You’ll be provided with the highest quality education to succeed in the clinical, technical, and administrative aspects as a Medical Assistant.
Discover What You'll Recieve
- Certificate of Completion in Medical Assisting
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Exam Preparation and Online Practice Material
- National Healthcareer Association CCMA Exam Fees
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician Exam Preparation and Online Practice Material (if selected)
- National Healthcareer Association CPT Exam Fees (if selected)
- American Heart Association CPR Certification
- OSHA Training Certificate
- EHR Software Subscription and Training
- Lifetime Job Placement Assistance
Discover What You'll Learn
*Prerequisite: High School diploma or GED.
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Introduction to Medical Assisting 24 hours
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Pharmacology 18 hours
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Clinical Patient Care 84 hours
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Administrative Assisting 24 hours
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Job Placement (Interviewing Skills) 3 hours
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Externship 160 hours
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Total 313 hours
Add-on:
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Optional Phlebotomy 24 hours
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Total 337 hours
Medical Assistant Class Schedule
In Person Learning
Classes Start Monthly-
Morning, afternoon and evening classes available to fit within busy schedules. All classes are Monday – Thursday for 3 hours per day.
Hybrid Learning
Classes Start Quarterly-
Designed for the most flexibility. With this option, you’ll attend four pre-recorded lecture videos per week and attend labs on Saturdays for 6 hours.
Imagine All The Career Opportunities
The employment outlook for Medical Assistants is expected to grow over the next several years. Altrain Assisting Academy’s Medical Assist Program prepares students seeking employment, a 3-hour course on Job Placement. Instructors discuss where and how to find employment, what to wear, and even perform mock interviews with students.
Students also receive:
- Customized Resumes
- Custom Cover Letters
- Reference List
Once students graduate, Altrain Assisting Academy assists students with finding employment through direct placement leads. Many Physician’s offices, Care Centers and others contact Altrain Assisting Academy seeking students who are ready to enter the workforce.
Employment Outlook
The employment of medical assistants is projected to grow 18%* from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 140,000 openings for medical assistants are projected each year, on average, over the decades. Many of these openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who have changed careers or exited due to retirement.
Once you earn your Arizona Medical Assistant certification, you’ll be qualified to work in any medical office as a front or back office assistant including within specialty practices such as physician offices, chiropractic offices, hospitals, optometrists, and outpatient care centers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Medical Assistant
