A certificate of achievement (CA) is offered by the Kauai Community College for MAs, which can be completed within 3 semesters. The coursework can be completed in a total of 43 to 44 credit hours with a grade ‘C’ or higher in the fall semester is required by the students to qualify for the spring semester. They take admissions in the fall of each cohort year. The application for the program is open for students between December 1 to February 1. The aspirants must fulfill all pre-requisite courses before applying for the program.

They have a limited number of seats, so those coming first and qualifying first will be given first preference. The MA program boasts of a retention rate of 80% for the year 2018. They also have an exam pass rate and job placement rate of 100% each for the same year. Prior to appearing for the clinical training part, the college wants its students to mandatorily obtain the BLS CPR certification by August 10. For this, the students are motivated to either attain the certification via their existing employer or through attending the one offered at their campus wellness center (CWC).

Established in 1946, Kapiolani Community College is a serving institution that offers a Medical Assisting Certificate of Achievement. The college also offers an Associate of Science degree, which can also be taken as a pathway of continuing further education for those who have taken up the certificate first. A total of 33 credits are required to graduate from the certificate program, and a total of 72 to 73 credits are needed for the associate degree. Both the certificate and associate’s degree allow the students to take the CMA exam by AAMA.

The college also features another short certification program in Medical Assisting Healthcare Practice Management, which provides you a certificate of competence at the end of the program. After completing this 20 credits course, students are eligible to sit for the CPC (Certified Professional Coder) and CPPM (Certified Physical Practice Manager) exams to improve their credentials and advance their career opportunities in the fields of medical coding and physician practice management. Kapiolani CC believes in enhancing the integrity and honesty of the candidates, along with providing them with meaningful curriculum and hands-on training experience.

Leeward Community College’s 12-month medical assisting program prepares MAs for a rewarding career in the healthcare field. LCC also provides evening and weekend classes for those who have a busy day schedule due to work or school commitments. Their online medical assistance classes also come handy for those with a busy schedule. The program is divided into different modules focusing on various skills for every credential such as the American Heart Association, American Medical Billing Association, National Healthcareer Association, and American Medical Technologists.

The college features at least 5-6 different scholarships for those who are currently unemployed, working from home, or employed but looking to upgrade their skills and pay scale. In order to apply for the program, all the aspirants must submit an application online, and write an essay of about 1000 words on “Why are you choosing this career”. Once selected, you will be contacted by the program coordinators.

The clinical medical assisting diploma program and an associate of applied science degree are offered by Hawaii Medical College. The diploma program can be completed in just 15 months, with 64.5 credits. On the other hand, the AAS degree can take up to 22 to 24 months. For the degree program, a total of 100.5 credits and 1,215 credit hours are required for graduating.

The course work of AAS degree prepares its students in expert developmental skill sets, which includes professional leadership, communication, and response training, apart from its essential MA curriculum. Other than the day classes, evening classes are also available for the program, along with online classes, for those already occupied with a day job or school. The college provides a lifetime of free job placement assistance to the candidates under their branch of healthcare centers and offices of other experts.