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Medical Assistant Certification in Minnesota – MN
Becoming a certified medical assistant (CMA) will take as little as one or two years of Minnesota medical assistant school. You can opt for certification or get your associate's degree. The most important aspect of your education is that you choose a program that is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or a similar organization. Your certification can be obtained through a one-year program at an accredited vocational or technical school in Minnesota or even online. Should you want to pursue your medical assistant education even further, you can graduate with an associate' degree in about two years from most any college or university in Minnesota that offers a medical assisting program.
While certification is not mandatory, it is preferable. Employers are much more likely to hire a candidate who has experience and certification, as this shows a proficiency for the job. There are a few certification options to choose from and you will have to decide which best fits your needs. One that is widely recognized and valued is the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) given by the Certifying Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). If you have graduated from an accredited program, you are eligible for this certification. All you have to do is take and pass a test that is offered many times per year at many convenient locations across the country. You may alternately consider the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) designation offered by the American Technologists (AMT).
Once you have accomplished all of this and have the certificate in hand, you'll be able to find quality employment and to practice medical assisting with great skill.
Through campus based and online programs, aspiring Medical Assistants in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Rochester, Minnesota can prepare themselves for careers at some of the best hospitals and healthcare facilities in the country including the United Hospital, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Children’s of Minnesota and St. Mary’s Hospital.
