American National University offers an online associate’s degree program in Medical Assisting.
Certified medical assistants perform both hands-on patient care, such as taking blood pressure and drawing blood, as well as handling administrative and clerical duties, including taking a patient’s medical history and scheduling appointments. Our programs will prepare you for employment as a medical assistant or administrative medical assistant.
Join a Growing Career FieldThe medical sector is growing quickly, medical assisting being no exception. This career has a 16% projection through 2031, adding as many as 117,800 positions according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics*.
*BLS.gov projections may not reflect local economic fluctuations and do not guarantee job placement.
What makes our program unique:
Hands-on Laboratory Training
Lab equipment is sent to your home so that you can learn hands-on the techniques and skills necessary to become a Medical Assistant
Coursework and Lab skills delivered online
Courses and laboratories are conducted online with an instructor to guide you through the material.
Courses facilitated by industry professionals
Students are exposed to real-world scenarios, problem-solving, and networking opportunities through instructors who have spent time in the field.
What our Students Say
“[They] really have put a passion into their students, the work, and really show [we] can do these things.”
Camiel Finger
2023 Graduate
Program Overview
Medical Assisting Associate’s Degree
96 credit hours plus 162 hours of clinical externship gaining real-world experience.
Complete this program in 20 months!
$30,816
Includes: application fee, textbooks, first sitting of exams, and lab equipment sent to your home
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam offered through the National Healthcareer Association
- CPR exam through the American Red Cross
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam offered through the National Healthcareer Association
- Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam offered through the National Healthcareer Association
Accredited Programs
Accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). ABHES is recognized by the United States Secretary of Education for the accreditation of private, postsecondary institutions in the United States offering predominantly allied health education programs.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
We recognize that many students need some type of financial assistance in order to make this investment in their future. Our Financial Services Team will sit down with prospective students to identify sources of financial assistance; some through the federal or state government and others through the University. We are committed to finding solutions for those who qualify.
Transfer Credits
We accept undergraduate transfer credits for your prior learning and professional, military, and volunteer experience. An undergraduate student must complete the last 25% of a degree program at ANU in order to graduate. That means you can transfer in up to 72 quarter credit hours can be transferred for an Associate’s degree.