The program at Dixie trains students across all essential administrative and clinical functions required to become a competent medical assistant. The duration of the MA course is 900 hours (completed in 1 year), and batches begin in January and July intakes. However, please note that the deadline to apply to the above batches is October 1 and June 1. All applications submitted by these deadlines are considered on priority. Nonetheless, if places are still left to fill, applications received post the period may be evaluated.

In January, the classes will be held Mondays to Thursdays from 5 PM to 9 PM. Statistical reports with regards to the program quality highlight a 98% completion and 89% placement rate.

The MA program at the school lasts for 1400 hours, i.e., 15 months and trains you across the 3 major learning domains, cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior). The course is instructed at the school’s main campus and is accredited by the CAAHEP (making you eligible for the CMA exam later). This program had an 88.9% retention rate for cohort 2017.

Davis Technical College is a public institute at Kaysville, rendering competency-based training. The school operates in an open-entry and open-exit environment, focusing on crucial career and technical skills.

At Mountainland, the MA program enables you to achieve the following certificates and licensures:  MTECH Program Certificate in Medical Assistant, CPR/First Aid Certification, and NCCT National Certification. To apply for the course, you have to be an adult or a high school senior. All candidates have to take the MTECH entrance assessment (1 hour free of charge exam). The medical assisting program extends for a total of 900 hours (300 calendar days excluding weekends and holidays). Classes are held in the morning, afternoon, and evenings.

The MA program here renders students transfer credit opportunities too. Credit hours you earn are countable towards a Utah Valley University (UVU) degree. Aspirants enrolling in the program will be assigned an MTECH Academic and Career Counselor. Overall training is conducted in a hybrid format. Students attend pre-decided class hours from Mondays through Thursdays and work from home online on Fridays.

A Clinical Medical Assistant program is offered at the Southwest Technical College. There are two batches that start at pre-set times (twice a year). The total duration of the program is 960 hours (students usually take 15 months to complete). The program is taught at the main campus – Health Professions and Trades Building. At successfully graduating, you will be awarded the Southwest Technical College Certificate of Program Completion.

Students will also be eligible to achieve the national credential from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) in the following: Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), EKG Technician (CET), and Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS). Candidates are also rendered on-campus job placement services, and work opportunities are organized with local employers too.

The MA certificate program is governed by an occupational advisory committee. It consists of coveted industry professionals who ensure that updated and relevant practices are schooled as part of the courses. The committee for the MA program consists of experts in the field from the Cedar Ridge Family Medicine and Family Healthcare organizations.

Expect health sciences, specialized skills, and communication studies at the school to gear you for your future ahead as a medical assistant. The duration of the MA certificate program here is 940 hours, and the course is designed to be completed in 34 weeks. The program has specific entry requirements, such as:

• You have to be an adult or a secondary student
• You must have taken the TABE testing at 11th grade level in Math, Reading, Spelling, and Language
• You must have passed the drug screen and background check successfully.

A chrome book is provided across some programs, and if these are not given, the UB Tech Computer Lab is in place for students to use. The school’s electronic student resources are boast-worthy. There are course canvases for every program that contains links to these e-resources for students to further their learning.

The MA program at this school is a certificate course. Students complete the program in 2 semesters plus 1 semester of prerequisite modules and a minimum of a four-week externship. The degree awarded at the end of the program is a Certificate of Completion from Utah State University. The school has an open admission policy. Once enrolled, you would have to achieve coursework grades of 80%, i.e., a B or higher. A $50 non-refundable application fee is part of the admission procedure.

You may also transfer to this program from other universities’ qualifying courses. In this case, you may have to sit for specific tests and would be required to document excellent performance at your previous school. Students also have to complete the healthcare provider CPR course and achieve the validation card. These CPR courses are periodically arranged at the school, and it is your responsibility to ensure attendance at these latest by the middle of the first sem (valid for the next two years).

Candidates also need to render a CNA certificate of completion. Some courses that they need to take before admittance into the MA program are Emergency First Response, Certified Nursing Assistant, Introduction to Statistics with Elements of Algebra (QL), and College Algebra (QL). The program has a total of 30 credits to earn plus 16 or 15 credits for the prerequisite courses.

CAAHEP accredits this MA program here and is competency-based, employer-guided with practical hands-on training rendered. The course is trained at the Logan campus. Usually, the course extends for 1200 hours or 10 months. Expect to work 30 hours per week while enrolled. Classes are held Mondays through Fridays (8:30 AM to 3:30 PM).

The MAERB 2019 annual report highlights the exceptional quality of training here. Job placement stood at a perfect 100%. Thus, you can expect to be a part of a career-focused program that readies you for future openings.

The MA program here extends over 10 months and is taught at the school’s main campus. School is available for drop-ins and classes, Mondays through Fridays (8 AM to 12 PM), (1 PM to 3 PM), and Mondays through Thursdays (5 PM to 8 PM). The program is a certificate degree with a total of 1,050 required hours.

The retention rate for the 2017 admission cohort was recorded as 79.1%. For the 2018 cohort, the placement rate was 88.6%, and graduate satisfaction a perfect 100% (as per MAERB reports). Both federal aids and scholarships are available to the students. From discussing personal family issues to academic progress related info, counselors are in place at the school for each student and program. The program ends with a 180-hour clinical externship that renders hands down practical knowledge.

This program at Eagle Gate is a 10-month diploma in medical assisting. This course is especially suited for those seeking an online undertaking. The program is dynamic and includes training through virtual sessions, practical lab experiments, and externship experience. Also, great for a secure hassle-free enrolment, Eagle Gate doesn’t require you to sit for an entrance exam or put on waitlists.

Students can take the CMA exam after passing the program. Expect to study minor surgical assisting, hematology, transcription and charting, pharmacology, and more. Apart from UT, the school also operates its medical assistant training across Idaho Falls, Murray, and Boise.

At AmeriTech, the MA diploma is a 12-month long program. A key feature here is that you would achieve your national MA certification even before beginning your externship. In fact, CCMA exam preparation is an integral part of the curriculum so that all students can pass with flying colors. Thus, on the day of graduation, you will be a recognized medical assistant. The degree awarded at the end of the course is a diploma (post earning the essential 43 credit hours). Weekly duration of the course is 45 weeks, usually over 3 semesters.

Statistics highlight a graduation rate of 86%. The school boasts of offering the most affordable private MA program in UT. The MA program starts in 5 different batches annually. Expect to build great relationships with your professors, thanks to small class sizes. Past graduates from this program have been employed by coveted organizations such as Intermountain Healthcare, University of Utah, Wasatch Pediatrics, Granger Medical, and Dixie Regional Medical Center. The Provo campus also offers flexible learning schedules in the form of evening classes for those who can’t commit full time.

This school has two kinds of degrees on offer in medical assistance, a certificate that includes more general modules transferable for an AS degree or a stand-alone certificate. The school offers evening classes so that students can also work alongside training. A key feature here is the focus on soft skills for honing your communication abilities, career prep techniques, and collaborate working in teams. One distinguishing factor is that this program is especially suitable for those wanting to take their education further.

The course gives you a transferable skill-based degree that can help you eventually complete an Associate of Science degree. There is also a religion course as part of the program (2 credits) for becoming a loyal disciple of Christ. There are prerequisite modules amounting to 7 credits for the certificate program. Total core certificate courses involve a total of 20 credit hours. For the 2017 admission cohort at LDS Business College’s MA program, the retention rate was 76.36%.

This school offers an accelerated medical assistant program. Classes include both college core and MA core classes. Within a year, the MA certification can be achieved (as little as 10 months). Due to the current pandemic situation, online training is being rendered to keep all safe. For those in need, financial aid options are in place. Also, an easy enrolment process is in place. Fill in the information form, show up at the appointed time, and start on your bright future ahead.

No long waitlists to deal with and no tough entrance exams to crack, the program is eligible for the CMA certification post graduating.