Acquiring Medical Office Skills

Getting Medical Assistant Training

A vast number of medical assistants are trained on the job, although this is becoming less and less common. Many modern medical assistants receive their training through community and junior colleges, and vocational or military training institutions. Applicants to these vocational training institutions usually need a HS diploma/GED.

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Recommended high school courses include math, health, biology, typing, bookkeeping, computer, and office skills. Volunteer and healthcare related work experience, such as a nurse assistant, or home health aide usually is also very helpful. Upon graduation the student medical assistant receives a Medical Assisting diploma.

DNA president Melodie Young stated in a practice management article published on DermQuest: "The best MAs are the ones who see themselves as professionals, who want to learn more and participate."