About
Rasmussen University’s Medical Assisting Diploma in Eagan, Minnesota, trains students in direct patient care and medical office administration. The diploma prepares graduates for the Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant certification exams. The hybrid program combines live online lectures, on-campus laboratory learning, and an off-campus experiential externship, and can be completed in as few as 12 months. Coursework and practice cover injections, blood draws, vital signs, electrocardiogram testing, emergency management, medical records, billing, and routine laboratory procedures. The program includes an externship in a physician’s office, clinic, or medical center, where students perform administrative, clinical, and laboratory duties. Rasmussen University states that the program is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools at select campuses.
At a glance
- Format: Hybrid
- Leads to: Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant certification exams
Organization
Rasmussen University - Eagan Campus
Rasmussen University, Eagan Campus, is a career-focused institution in Eagan, Minnesota, with on-campus and online education options. Its occupational fields include cybersecurity, medical assisting, medical billing and coding, pharmacy technology, surgical technology, information technology, and justice studies. The campus is part of a university offering programs across nursing, health sciences, human services, business, education, technology, justice studies, and design. Campus-based learning includes hands-on experiences, face-to-face collaboration, clinical and medical labs, computer labs, faculty collaboration, and student lounges. Rasmussen University also provides fully online degree programs and offers credentials ranging from certificates and diplomas to associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. The institution describes a history of more than 125 years supporting students' career paths.