About
Anoka Technical College Medical Assistant Program
Embark on a rewarding healthcare career with Anoka Technical College's accredited Medical Assistant program, recognized as the best degree program in Minnesota. This hands-on diploma prepares you to become a professional, multi-skilled medical assistant, dedicated to patient care management. Benefit from expert instruction and a comprehensive 280-hour externship, gaining practical, supervised experience that transforms you into a valuable asset in any healthcare setting. This program offers a distinctive blend of rigorous academics and real-world application, ensuring you graduate job-ready and confident in your abilities.
Program Details:
- Cost: 6354 USD
- Duration: 2.5 semesters (full-time program)
- Schedule: In-person with hands-on education and a 280-hour externship.
- Prerequisites: score of 275 or higher on the arithmetic portion of the nextgen accuplacer or math 0801 with a grade of b or better, score of 250 or higher on the reading portion of the nextgen accuplacer or engl 0900 or equivalent
- Accreditations: CAAHEP
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students to be professional, multi-skilled medical assistants dedicated to patient care management.
Organization
Anoka Technical College
Anoka Technical College is a technical college in Anoka, Minnesota. Its occupational training includes administrative office work, architectural technology, healthcare, information technology, practical nursing, and software development, among other fields. The college offers degrees, diplomas, and certificates across more than 65 programs. Training is described as hands-on and delivered by industry experts, with flexible learning options. Programs span healthcare roles such as Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant Diploma, Occupational Therapy Assistant, and Practical Nursing Diploma, as well as technical areas including Network Management & Security, Web Design & Development, and construction-related fields. Anoka Technical College also features hybrid learning in student examples and provides both career-focused credentials and associate degree pathways.