Caution! Diploma Mills Are Casting their Lure

The "Gray" Lure Unsuspecting Consumers

Like any consumer, prospective medical assistant students must be careful and aware of gray-area, non-accredited programs, or diploma mills as defined by the U.S. Department of Education and/or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), especially online. These programs are not designed for those hoping to start a new career, but rather to move unsuspecting consumer's money from their pocket into their own for very little in exchange.

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Some believe that it is experience alone that opens doors, however on todays highly competitive job market the key, which opens doors that otherwise would remain CLOSED is reliable documentation of your training, reputation, and qualifications! If you have those, you can make up for almost any hindrances that may prevent you from landing your next job, or higher position.

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Being a Smart Consumer... Pays Off Big!

We urge future medical assistants to do their own research. It is up to each individual to decide which type of medical assistant program, whether on campus, or online best meets their needs. Those looking for a medical assistant school must first understand the purpose AND value of a good medical assistant training and supervised skill practice in a clinical setting. Certain skills are best practiced and reinforced under the watchful eye of an instructor, and peers.

Is There Such A Thing As Worthless Diploma?

Many might not know that marketing fake diplomas, certificates, and degrees is a billion dollar industry—at least 800 million a year in the U.S. alone. So big is this market that various state offices, consumer protection agencies, and educational websites warn people to use caution when it comes to new schools and distance education programs

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This is not to discourage anybody; indeed, there are many excellent distance education programs offered online, including for the healthcare professionals. 

Don't become one of those horror stories where students wind up with certificates, or diplomas that are completely worthless, and with job placement assistance that consists of nothing but a list of doctors copied from the local area's Yellow Pages (if that much!).

• Definition of a Mill
• Bogus Certificates and Degrees
  
  For a few hundred dollars even medical assistants can find gray area online medical assistant programs without any special pre-enrollment conditions.
• Avoiding Hidden Pitfalls
• On Being a Smart Consumer
  
  Being a smart consumer pays off when choosing vocational training programs especially online. Warning signs and program quality check points...