Medical Assistant Certification Program
Join one of the fastest-growing job fields in the United States and become a valued part of the healthcare industry with our comprehensive nine-month program.
Request InformationMedical Assistant Program Description
A career path with countless opportunities
At Health Professionals Institute, we train new medical assistants to go above and beyond when providing direct patient care and performing administrative and clinical procedures. While a medical assistant’s exact duties will vary depending on if they are in a clinic, physicians’ office, or urgent care center, all HPI graduates come out of our program with a passion for helping patients and improving their communities.
A career as a medical assistant includes
- Assisting doctors and nurses during exams
- Recording patients’ medical histories
- Filing patient records
- Providing general care for patients
- Explaining treatment procedures to patients
Medical Assistant Education Program Requirements
HPI’s medical assistant program accepts a student every quarter. In addition to an interview with our admissions Director, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- 18 years old or older
- Have a high school diploma, GED or Higher Education equivalency!
- International students must pass the CELSA Test with a 75% passing grade (if applicable). Complete a background inquiry form.
- https://watch.wsp.wa.gov/WATCH/Home/Index Any record of crimes against persons or financial exploitation will prevent an individual from working in this field.
- Provide documentation of a completed two-steps tuberculosis test. s
- Clinical facilities may require additional information, such as MMR and Hepatitis B vaccine.
- Facilities also require Covid vaccine Documents.
Course Schedule for (AM) and (PM) Class.
Medical Assistant Course
Start Date: April 2, to December 22, 2023.
Day: Monday-Thursday
Time: 8am-2pm
Lab Time: 8am-2pm every Friday for the whole duration of course.
This is a 9-month hybrid program.
Get StartedMedical Assistant Course
Start Date: August 7 to May 2024
Day: Monday-Thursday
Time: 8am-2pm
Lab Time: 8am-2pm every Friday for the whole duration of course.
This is a 9-month hybrid program.
Get StartedMedical Assistant Program Costs
Seattle’s Most Affordable Opportunity
Tuition: $17,000
Registration fee: $100
Book: All books must me purchased online information will be given after registration
Short-term and long-term financing is available for those in need.
We also accept GI Bill® for military personnel.
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Facts About This Program
A career as a medical assistant means continually learning new best practices, working with new tools, and new systems. A successful medical assistant has an appetite for continued, on-the-job education after certification.
A medical assistant certification is a tool that allows you to build on your passions and skills. From large city hospitals to rural family practices and every scenario in between, your ideal opportunity is calling you to help.
- HPI medical assistant graduates quickly gain the experience needed for promotions to clinical supervisor or office manager roles.
- Eight hundred hours of education, including 352 hours of classroom time, 248 hours of laboratory simulation, and 200 hours of externship.
- Countless career path opportunities with a MA certification from HPI.
A medical assistant career offers you opportunities throughout the diverse world of healthcare. With an education from Health Professionals Institute, you will possess the tools and knowledge to grow in your preferred institution.
Expected schedule for the externship is Monday - Friday, 6am - 2:30pm.
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Complete the information request form, and our program directors will help you begin your journey to
- Medical assistant employment expected to grow by 29% through 2022
- Small class sizes with ideal teacher-to-student ratio and personalized learning
- Affordable, industry-leading education with extensive and wide-ranging employment opportunities
Why aspiring medical assistants choose Health Professionals Institute
Medical assistants are the backbone of the healthcare office. They work with both the front desk and doctors to provide the best patient care possible and often have one foot in the business side of the office while still attending to the patients’ needs personally.
Request More InformationA career path with countless opportunities
Small Class Sizes
50-person classes guarantee hands-on instruction from teachers with decades of experience.
Real-World Experience
Training includes 200 hours of real-world experience in clinics, physicians’ offices, and other healthcare settings.
In-Demand Career
U.S. Department of Labor expects medical assistant employment to grow by 29% through 2022.