About Us

Northwest Career College is built on the foundations of family and the bonds that bind them. Dr. Kenny and his children have dedicated themselves to the mission of educating students and helping them to succeed in their chosen profession. Once you enter the doors of Northwest, you are family, through and through.

Come join the Northwest Family where you’re connected for life.

Admissions

Since 1997, thousands of students have walked through the doors of Northwest and have gone on to become successful Massage Therapists, Dental Assistants, Medical Assistants, Medical Insurance Specialists and Paralegals. Won’t you join the fine group of Northwest Alumni now serving the community in a variety of professions? Explore Northwest Career College and see where your future can lead. Come tour our campus today!

Testing Center

Northwest Career College has created a beautiful and peaceful testing space for both our students and our visitors to enjoy. We know how important and stressful test taking can be and we want to make your time here a positive one with successful outcomes! Make sure to allow yourself some extra time to arrive early, get settled, grab a drink or a snack from the front and prepare to PASS your exam!

We look forward to seeing you on campus and in our testing center. Best of luck to you!

“My experience at Northwest was awesome! I received all of the necessary tools and training to be a medical assistant. I love my job working at an internal medicine office. Thank you Northwest for all you’ve done for me.”
Julie Jensen – Medical Assistant Graduate

Medical Assistant School in Las Vegas

Why Medical Assistant Program at Northwest Career College?

Graduate in as little as 9 months

Northwest’s schedule allows you to attend medical assistant training, care for family and have a balanced life in Las Vegas while advancing towards your new career.

Students are our priority

Northwest’s student-centered philosophy means that you come first in our Medical Assistant School in Las Vegas.

88% national exam pass rate

Although you do not have to be licensed in Nevada to be a Medical Assistant, at Northwest we prepare our Medical Assistant students to take their national exams as they move into their professional discipline.

Hands-on instruction in all facets of Medical Assisting

You will work with established, seasoned instructors to learn every aspect of Medical Assisting at Northwest’s Medical Assistant Program Las Vegas.

Flexible Medical Assistant class schedules that fit your life

Northwest offers day, afternoon and night classes to accommodate your Las Vegas work and family schedule.

Work on your own laptop for exceptional training

Each student is provided a laptop for easy internet and online class access.

Committed job placement team on campus

Northwest’s Career Services team works with you to help you find the best medical assistant employment opportunity that fits your needs.

Financial aid is available to those who qualify

Medical Assistant Training at Northwest

Are you ready to start your new career? It takes just 5 minutes.

Talk to one of our admissions counselors now!
Call (702) 254-7577 or fill out the form below.

Love what you do
Get hands-on training
Work in hospitals
Lifetime career assistance
Make good money
Day or night classes

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Recent Articles

"I really enjoyed the Medical Assistant Program Las Vegas course here at Northwest. I had a great teacher and the hands-on lab was a wonderful experience that prepared us for our new career"

Nicole Wysocki Tucker-
Medical Assistant Graduate

“I really enjoyed having such a great teacher. My favorite part of class was all of the hands-on lab time in class. Thank you Northwest for my new career!”

Nadine Marron-
Medical Assistant Graduate

I highly recommend Northwest to anyone interested in Medical Assistant. I got a great extern site and I was 100% prepared for the national certification exam."

Rhoda Shields-
Medical Assistant Graduate

Hands-On Morning, Afternoon & Evening Classes - Blended With Online Training
Lifetime Job Place Assistance

What do you have to lose? Get started today!

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Why Medical Assistant?

As an RMA, most importantly you are working with a team of medical professionals to help patients achieve maximum overall health. The high degree of interaction between MAs and patients results in a great deal of personal satisfaction in helping people in need.

High Demand Career

Employment for Medical Assistants is expected to grow 29 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than average for all occupations according to the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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A Great Life

On average, a Medical Assistant earns between $36,310 to $47,250 a year with more than half of working Medical Assistants earning far more according to the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Putting Superior Training First

The Medical Assistant training program at Northwest Career College prepares students to work in every type of healthcare facility including clinics, hospitals and surgi-centers.

In addition to the academic and hands-on training, Medical Assistant students become familiar with Medical Billing and insurance processing skills. Additionally they travel throughout the valley for a variety of informative and interactive field trips. There's never a dull moment in the Medical Assistant Program.

Some of What You Learn...

For more information about your new Medical Assistant career, contact the admissions office:

C: (702) 254-7577

E: admissions@northwestcareercollege.edu

Tuition, Fees and Financial Aid

Medical Assistant Total Cost Breakdown (US DOE CIP CODE: 51.0801)

Term 1
Tuition	$6,642.00
Registration Fee	$100.00
Laptop	$500.00
Class and Clinic Uniform	$125.00
Educational Materials & References	$185.00
Total	$7,552.00

Term 2
Tuition	$6,642.00
Educational Materials & References	$185.00
Certification Exam	$120.00
Total	$6,947.00

Total Amount:	$14,499.00

For information about Student Aid available for Northwest Career College, please visit our Financial Aid page located under Student Services tab.

More Information about the Profession

For more information about the Medical Assistant profession (SOC 31-9092) Click Here to review the Summary Report for Medical Assistants at O*Net Online

Start Your New Career As A Medical Assistant

Graduate in as little as 9 months!

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Medical Assistant School in Las Vegas