Medical Assistant Schools in Washington.D.C

Program Type: Certificate & A.A.S. Degree

Established in 1949, Career Technical Institute (CPI) provides excellent career-oriented training programs accredited by the council on occupational education (COE) in Washington, D.C. This institute offers certificates and degrees with an up-to-date training curriculum in the fields of healthcare, I.T., office training and hospitality.

To meet the growing demand for medical assistants in the D.C area, CPI currently is offering 2 programs with innovative learning and practical lab experience:

Certificate: This is a 40-week short-term program with a core coursework that includes clinical and clerical procedures and an externship in clinical settings. Graduates can sit for the national certification exam, enter the workforce and/or opt for the higher studies in the stream of healthcare.

Associate: The 56-week A.A.S. Degree program in healthcare-medical assistance concentration is an advanced program. This degree provides a more in-depth study and is ideally preferred by recruiters in the healthcare industry.