Medical Assistant Schools in Alaska

Locations: Fairbanks

Accreditation: CAAHEP

Program Type: Certificate & Associate

If you are looking for extensive training in medical assisting, then UAF Community and Technical College offers a 45-credit certificate program which includes coursework in communications, computation, human relations, and core MA courses. The college also offers a 60-credit associate degree program which imparts advanced knowledge and skills in medical assisting.

Both the programs require completion of an unpaid 180 hours clinical externship in a local clinical setting. Upon graduation, you can sit for the national certification exam administered through AAMA or MAERB.

Locations: Anchorage

Accreditation: CAAHEP

Program Type: Associate

University of Alaska provides an extensive 60-credit medical assisting training in AK, at its campus in Anchorage. This two-year program comprises of an associate degree, CMA exam preparation and vocational training Certificate in Medical Office Coding. The 40-credit CMA exam preparation takes about one full calendar years’ time and can be completed before or after the 1-year associate degree coursework.

You will also gain real-world experience with a 223-hour externship in ambulatory setting.

With a strict limit of 24 students for the clinical core courses, you are assured to get individualized education at University of Alaska.

Locations: Anchorage & Wasilla

Accreditation: ABHES

Program Type: Certificate

If you are aspiring to become a medical assistant and looking for a short-term career program in the state of Alaska, then Charter College can be a good option. The college offers a 10-month MA certificate program which hones your skills in front office computer technology, clerical procedures and medical procedures required to smoothly run a medical clinic or office. You will also undergo a 180-hour practicum in a clinical setting.

Special Note: You will be considered a graduate of this program only when you clear the national certification exam or attempt it at least twice. After the first attempt, you can continue your externship. The college also sponsors students who take this exam through NCCT.

Locations: Sitka

Accreditation: CAAHEP

Program Type: Certificate

If you enroll into the medical assisting program offered at University of Alaska Southeast, you will be trained in all types of clinical and administrative procedures that are required in a medical clinic or at a physician’s office. This is a short-term course that requires a minimum completion of 35 credit hours, classified into 6 credits for general education in written communication and social sciences, and 29-30 credits of core MA coursework which also includes a 180-hour uncompensated externship in a clinical setting.

Please note: All courses are available online; however some courses require observation of instructors.