Medical Assistant Schools in New Mexico

Would you like to work in the medical profession, but you're not sure you want to commit to a four-year training program? An associate’s degree from one of the medical assistant schools in New Mexico can help you train for a career as a medical assistant. The credits may also be transferable towards a higher degree, depending on the rules of the college you attend. Medical assistants work alongside doctors and nurses, and they often interact directly with the patients by taking vital signs, discussing treatment plans, and gathering medical history information. Medical terminology, clinical procedure, medical records, ethics, insurance and billing procedures, physiology, pharmacology, and infection control make up the core of the curriculum.

ATI Career Training Center

Diploma
Medical Assisting: The Medical Assisting and Medical Assisting Technology programs prepare graduates for entry-level employment with a medical center, medical office, clinic, minor emergency centers and many other health-care providers. The program features: *Medical Administration and Office Administration Procedures *Medical Anatomy *Laboratory Procedures *Phlebotomy *CPR and First Aid *Externships *RMA Certification Exam Provided at End of Program
Other programs available at ATI Career Training Center: Medical Assisting (MA)
Albuquerque

National American University Campus

Associate
Medical Assisting: National American University's Medical Assisting program utilizes a combination of lecture and laboratory sessions, as well as an externship following completion of required course work. Medical assistants perform administrative and clinical duties in a physician's office or other outpatient care settings within the scope of specific training and state law, and in accordance with assignments by a physician.
Other programs available at National American University Campus: A.A.S. Medical Assisting
Albuquerque

Computer Career Center

Diploma, Associate
Medical Assistant, Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Las Cruces

Brookline College

Diploma
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Albuquerque

Brown Mackie College

Diploma, Associate
Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting: The Medical Assisting program prepares graduates to work under the direction of physicians in a private practice or medical setting. Students develop a solid foundation in communication and problem solving skills through general education coursework.
Other programs available at Brown Mackie College: Diploma in Medical Assistant
Albuquerque

Carrington College

Diploma, Certificate
Medical Assisting
Albuquerque

Other cities in New Mexico

    Online Schools

    The following is a list of schools that offer online Medical Assistant Schools programs.

    Keiser University eCampus Online

    • Medical Assisting, AS (Online)