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Medical Assistants train in a clinical setting

Medical Assistant Short-term Training

Open doors to a career in healthcare

Find opportunities in diverse healthcare settings

Provide essential support

Medical assistants are essential to the healthcare team. They perform various tasks to support other healthcare experts. Find jobs in outpatient care or other care facilities. 

Program offered at:

Ozarks Tech

Hybrid

Flexible Options

We offer two ways to complete the 16-week program. The first is an evening path, with courses that meet two nights a week. In addition, you will complete 160 hours of clinical work during the weekdays. The second is the Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program through CoxHealth. In the apprenticeship you will meet in class or in a clinical setting Monday – Friday for eight hours. Apprenticeship students are hired and paid by CoxHealth.

You can get paid while pursing your training! Students following the apprenticeship path for medical assisting are hired and paid by CoxHealth. 

Afford Your Education

With the lowest tuition in the region and various financial aid options– you could graduate debt-free. Learn more about how you can pay for your education. 


Additional Information

Learn more about this degree path.

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