Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs) have earned credentials certified by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) and are qualified to provide front-line patient care. They work with physicians to deliver medical services in clinics and ambulatory care centers. CMAs may, in fact, spend more time with patients than doctors or the nurses.
Are you ready to be a critical member of a medical team? Call 1-877-655-7676 or contact our Rochester college today for information on medical assistant training.
- Associate in Medical Assistant (opens PDF)
- Medical Assistant Diploma (opens PDF)
Degree and diploma program features
Our AAS (two-year) and diploma programs include the following outstanding features:
- Hands-on, practical training from the beginning of the program through the clinical practicum
- Preparation for the Limited Scope of Practice in Radiology exam given by the American Registry of Radiographic Technicians (ARRT)
- Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) exam review course
What does a medical assistant do?
Few professionals have more variety in their days than medical assistants. In just a few hours you might do all of the following:
- Assist with in-clinic surgery
- Perform laboratory tests
- Recognize and deal with an emergency
- Take a patient history
- Apply legal and ethical standards to various situations
- Administer medications
- Provide patient instructions
- Medical recordkeeping and other office procedures
To find out more about our medical assistant degree programs, contact our Rochester, MN, school to speak with a representative. Call us toll-free at 1-877-655-7676 to arrange a campus visit.

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