Northwest Kansas Technical College boasts a 100% passage rate, according to the Medical Assisting Education Review Board’s (MAERB) latest report. The college offers two programs, certificate and AAS degree. The medical assistant certification program takes 2 semesters to complete and requires 52 credits. On the other hand, you need 64 credits to complete the AAS degree course in 3 semesters. The associate’s degree is divided into two terms, fall and spring.

The tuition fee is quite affordable compared to others on the list. However, this does not include supplies, tools, bookstore books, repair insurance, keyboard, case, iPad, and on-campus housing expenses (optional). Students are required to wear scrubs during training sessions, which are supposed to be bought on their own. The projected salary of MAs after graduating from this course is between $25,000 and $35,000 annually.

ACT scores, GED or high school transcript, immunization records, certificate of health, and background check, are some of the essential documents that the students must submit at the time of applying for admission along with a $25 application fee.

The medical assistant program offered by Salina Area Technical College spans 9 months for the certification program and 2 years for the associate degree. The technical certificate course spans over 2 semesters, and you need 36 credits to complete it. For an associate of applied science degree, you need 60 AAS credits. For getting admission into Salina Area Technical College, you need to have GED or high school diploma. Moreover, the college recommends a certified nursing assistant credential, but it’s not mandatory.

To graduate successfully, the students must pass the RMA certification exam. To take spring semester classes, it is essential to clear the fall semester coursework first. Before clinical participation, the candidates must pass the first and second semester courses with a minimum 80% score in all subjects, along with 90% attendance for theory classes. Students must bring their laptops on the first day. The college does not allow tablets and chrome books to the course, and failing to do so can result in your admission being revoked.

To place the students in the right class, testing measures are in place at Salina, which may include ACCUPLACER, KAP, SAT, and ACT. Students can also schedule placement testing on the college website. The scores of these placement measures are only to judge the college readiness of the students and will not affect admission. Salina Area Technical College offers counseling services for students on veterans’ services, transfer, and career. They have dedicated student services staff that also assist with orientation, assessment testing, and application process.

Barton County Community College offers certificate and associate degrees for aspiring medical assistants depending on the program you choose. For the certification, you must achieve 43 credit hours, while for an associate degree, 64 credit hours are necessary. The college follows a hybrid teaching format, with 50% of classes held online and the rest 50% in evening classrooms.

Additionally, you will have to join as an intern in ambulatory healthcare during the final semester. After completing the certificate program or the AAS degree, you will be eligible to sit for the CCMA exam or Association of Medical Technology (RMA) exam. The college has a diverse cost per credit hour for various categories, international students ($205), out-of-state students ($142), in-state students ($118), and online program ($150).

The course awarded by Kansas City Kansas Community College is a certification in medical assisting. You require 38 credits to obtain the certificate. You must have at least a 65 reading score or higher to get admission. You are also required to take up a non-paid 180-hour externship as well. This program takes admission on a selective basis, and before enrolling, you must score 243 or above in the Accuplacer test (in reading comprehension).

Once you complete this certification course, you can apply for CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification. Before enrolling for the externship, the students must attain a healthcare provider level CPR certification. The tuition fee is different for resident and non-resident students. For online/virtual classes, the cost, of course, is a bit higher. Moreover, international students must complete secondary school graduation before applying for the course.

The cost of pursuing a medical assistant program at Coffeyville Community College is $95 per credit hour for Kansas residents and $134 per credit hour for out-of-state residents. Please note that the technical program fee is subject to change, as mentioned by the college website. The medical assistant certificate course offered by Coffeyville Community College will take a year to finish, after which you will be eligible to appear for the CCMA exam. The college takes admission for the program for fall and spring semesters.

The school offers an optional associate science degree as well, which takes 2 years to complete and spreads over 5 semesters. Students can take this as an additional course apart from the certificate program. In order to enroll for the AS degree, however, the students must submit their ACT or Accuplacer test scores while applying. You may qualify for federal financial scholarships and aids, which will help you complete your degree or certification course, but you must complete and submit the FAFSA application at their official website to avail it.

The classes are conducted twice a week in the morning. Moreover, Coffeyville Community college boasts of 100% graduation satisfaction rate, 100% pass rate, and a 100% placement rate for the past 5 consecutive years.

Rasmussen College offers a diploma in medical assistant. The college provides competency-based education (CBE). You can also opt for a campus-based or hybrid program which involves both on-campus and online teaching formats, and you will get campus resources and support. It is the most expensive college on the list. However, the CBE program offers a comparatively affordable alternative for aspiring medical assistants. Students in Kansas City and Overland Park campuses will be able to complete the course in 9 months. You need to complete 51 credit hours for the MA program.

The USP of Rasmussen College is its flexible class hours. According to indeed.com, 74% of students vouched for good teachers, and 62% for a positive environment. You can sit for the RMA or CMA certification exam after completing the diploma. The cost of the program includes the exam fee as well. Some students may take 12 months for the completion of the program if they don’t want to opt for subscription pricing.

Neosho County Community College offers a medical assistant program that spans over 3 semesters. You require 42 credits to complete the course. Moreover, you do not require any prerequisite courses to pursue this certification program. The curriculum offered has a suggested order of curriculum. However, the students are free to complete the coursework in any order they want.

The graduates are eligible to sit for the AMT’s RMA certification exam, which is a national certification recognized by all 50 states. To sit and qualify for the RMA exam, you must complete a 160-hour clinical externship first. Since this is a non-profit college, the cost of the MA program is considerably less. Besides, students get hands-on training at two simulation hospitals, one at Ottawa, and the other at Chanute, acquired through grants. The credits earned at Neosho County College are transferable to any other state college if the students wish to utilize credit transfer.

The medical assistant program offered by Wichita Technical Institute spreads over 48 weeks and can be completed in 59.5 total contact hours. After graduating from the course, you will be eligible for the American Medical Technologist (AMT) certification. You can also take a “readiness for the program” fun quiz online on the college’s website, which will score you based on your interests and strengths in just 3 minutes.

The program includes a 180-hour externship as well. Their financial aid program consists of unsubsidized and subsidized federal direct loans, federal direct parent loan, federal Pell grant, and Imagine America Military Award Program (MAP). The tuition fee does not include the cost of books and supplies.

If you are looking for a part-time course due to prior commitments, then Allied Health Career Training, LLC is the right choice for you. Through their 295-hour part-time course, you will be equipped with essential skills such as recording vital signs, administering injections, drawing blood, educating patients, and assisting physicians. The cost of this part-time course is quite pocket-friendly and also includes BLS certification, NHA certification exam, drug and background screen. The complete payment must be made in full before the start date.

Out of the total number of hours, 155 hours are for theory/academic, 60 hours for skills lab, and 80 hours for clinical. You must complete the clinical hours essentially to graduate and sit for the NHA certification exam. Basic Life Support (CPR) certification is also included in the course. Besides, the course delivery format is online, and for that, the college seeks an email address (preferably Gmail) for signing up for the program. Moreover, you must have a GED or high school diploma before applying for the NHA exam.

The 640-hour or 36-week program offered by Mid-America Nursing & Allied Health Institute is noteworthy for imbibing professional, technical, and clinical skills as medical assistants. After the completion of the program, you will be eligible to challenge for the National Certification Exam accredited by the National Healthcare Association (NHA). Completing and earning your diploma is a prerequisite for appearing in the National Certification Exam. The institute does not offer any financial remuneration for students.

The classes run twice a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) for the first 5 weeks and Mondays and Wednesdays for the remaining 25 weeks. The program also includes a 6-week externship. The classes will be held in the morning shift between 8 am to 5 pm (Saturdays), and 8 am to 7 pm (weekdays). This course is comparatively affordable. Although the program does not include out-of-pocket expenses, you can qualify for financial assistance from the Full Employment Council (FEC) or Kansas Workforce KHPOP.