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Northwest Career College’s Medical Assistant School in Las Vegas allows you to become a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by learning online while receiving hands-on training.
Within the program, you’ll work with healthcare professionals, participate in hands-on learning modules, and gain invaluable experience in the Las Vegas medical sector.
We offer an externship program that allows students to gain real-world experience in diverse clinical settings. During this time, they will apply patient care techniques and administrative skills in real-world healthcare environments.
Once you earn your diploma, you’ll be eligible to take the certification exam to become a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).
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Why Choose The Medical Assistant Program At
Northwest Career College?
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Graduate in as little as 9 months
Northwest’s schedule allows you to attend school while you also have the time to care for your loved ones. A proper, balanced life in Las Vegas while you advance towards a rewarding career.
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Financial aid is available to those who qualify
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Hands-on instruction in all facets of Medical Assisting
You will work with established, seasoned instructors to learn every aspect of Medical Assisting.
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Students are our priority
Students always come first at NCC. We have designed our academic and student support services with YOU in mind!
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Morning, night, and weekend MA classes are available
Northwest offers morning, night, and weekend classes to accommodate your Las Vegas work and family schedule.
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Work on your own laptop for exceptional training
Each student is provided a laptop for easy internet and online class access.
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Committed career services team on campus
Northwest’s Career Services team works with you to help you find the best employment opportunity that fits your needs.
Medical Assistant Program Mission and Goals
Mission: To prepare program graduates with the technical knowledge and professional skills necessary for obtaining employment as entry-level Medical Assistants.
Goal 1: Upon program completion, students will be able to demonstrate the professional skills needed to complete a typical day as an entry-level Medical Assistant.
- Students will obtain the procedural and interpersonal skills required to work effectively in a medical office setting.
- Students will demonstrate the critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to work effectively in a medical office setting.
Goal 2: Upon program completion, students will be able to demonstrate the clinical skills needed to complete a typical day as an entry-level Medical Assistant.
- Students will perform independent procedures as authorized by the medical service provider, such as obtaining vital signs, administering injections, venipunctures, or CLIA-waived tests.
- Students will provide pre-operative and post-operative patient education regarding medical conditions or procedures.
Goal 3: Upon program completion, students will be able to demonstrate the communication skills needed to complete a typical day as an entry-level Medical Assistant.
- Students will use proper medical terminology, abbreviations, and acronyms when describing human anatomy, pathology, diagnoses, and procedures.
- Students will effectively communicate in a clinical setting while performing patient intake, reviewing medical histories, and relaying information to licensed healthcare providers.
Medical Assistant
Program Accreditation
Northwest Career College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
Their contact information is listed below for applicants who wish to request additional information regarding the program’s accreditation.
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
7777 Leesburg Pike Suite 314 N.
Falls Church, Virginia 22043
Phone: 703-917-9503
Fax: 703-917-4109
Program Outcomes Data
July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024
- Retention Rates: 75%
The percentage of students who complete the program or remain enrolled at the end of the reporting period.
- Job Placement Rates: 80%
The percentage of graduates placed in the field out of those who completed the program during the reporting period.
Detailed definitions of these rates can be found on our Outcomes Data page.
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, 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 at Northwest Career college.
Some Of What You Learn From The Training
- Las Vegas Medical Billing in the Medical Front Office
- Medical Disorders and Diagnostics
- All Human Body Systems
- Pharmacology
- Managing a Medical Office
- Laboratory Procedures
- Infection Control
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Medical Terminology
Tuition Information
| Term 1 | $5167.00 |
| Term 2 | $5166.00 |
| Term 3 | $5166.00 |
More Information about the Profession
- For information about Financial Aid at Northwest Career College, please visit our Financial Aid page located under the Student Services tab.
- For more information about the Medical Assistant profession (SOC 31-9092) Click Here to review the Summary Report at O*Net Online
Medical Assistant Course Details
COURSE OUTLINE
- MA101 Introduction to Medical Assisting
- MA106 Body Systems and Medical Specialties III
- MA102 Medical Records and Insurance
- MA107 Body Systems and Medical Specialties IV
- MA103 Pharmacology and Patient Education
- MA201 Medical Assisting Externship
- MA104 Body Systems and Medical Specialties I
- SAS101 Student Academic Success
- MA105 Body Systems and Medical Specialties II
Why Medical Assistant?
What Does a Medical Assistant Do?
Most importantly, as an RMA, you work with a medical professional team to help patients achieve maximum overall health. Because they work so closely with patients, they often enjoy a deep sense of personal satisfaction from helping people in need.
It's A High Demand Career
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for Medical Assistants is projected to grow by about 12% from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average across all occupations. Nationwide, this growth, combined with workforce replacement needs, is expected to create approximately 112,300 job openings each year.
Medical Assistant Salary Outlook
According to O*NET and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Medical Assistants in Las Vegas–Henderson–North Las Vegas earn a median of $19.51/hr (≈$40,590/yr), with most earning $16.82–$22.80/hr. Statewide, the Nevada median wage is $20.89/hr, while the U.S. median wage is $21.25/hr (≈$44,200/yr).
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They serve as the link between patients and providers, handling everything from scheduling and record management to taking vital signs and assisting during exams, helping medical teams work efficiently and ensuring that every patient experiences attentive, professional, and compassionate care.
You can Become a Medical Assistant by enrolling in Northwest Career College's 9-month. You will learn to perform clinical tasks, such as vital signs, injections, sterilization techniques, specimen collection, diagnostic testing, and assisting with in-office surgical procedures. You will also learn administrative tasks, such as using electronic health records and completing referral paperwork. All of these are essential to your success.
It will take you nine months of online and on-campus hands-on learning to graduate from your Medical Assistant program...and then you will become career ready to work in a group practice, hospital setting, long-term care facilities, surgicenter, and more!
Northwest Career College's Medical Assistant program blends outstanding online lectures with exceptional on-campus, hands-on training. Although some institutions may claim to teach Medical Assisting wholly online, nothing replaces hands-on training to get you career ready to work with fellow professionals in a variety of healthcare settings. Although you can learn a lot online, your one-on-one, hands-on learning in class with seasoned instructors provides you with invaluable practice making you the most desirable applicant for any in-office position.
Although NCC does not require students to participate in an EKG Certification exam to graduate from its Medical Assistant diploma program, graduates meet the educational requirements needed to qualify for the Certified EKG Technician exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association.
Entering the medical field with multiple certifications will provide more career opportunities and make students more marketable in the competitive job market.
After graduation from our Medical Assistant school, you could potentially qualify for a variety of job positions, including but not limited to: Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Optometric Technician, Clinical Medical Assistant (Back Office), Chiropractor Assistant, Ophthalmic Technician, Clinical Assistant, and Optometric Assistant.
Medical Assistant graduates typically work in a private medical office setting. Students interested in working in a hospital setting should consider enrolling in Northwest Career College’s Healthcare Administration program, as they will be well equipped to pursue an administrative position within a hospital setting.
Northwest Career College encourages Medical Assistant program graduates to apply for transfer credits. However, Northwest Career College cannot guarantee that these credits will be accepted at all institutions. Transfer credit acceptance is determined by the institution accepting the credits for transfer, not the original college of the alumni requesting the transfer credit.
Medical Assistants are mostly found in the clinical setting of the medical field and will handle administrative tasks in addition to patient care. CNAs are mostly found in long-term care facilities and assist nurses with patient care.
Due to the variety of employment opportunities with the completion of each certification, salaries are dependent on the place of employment. We encourage students to visit the US Bureau of Labor Statistics website, https://www.bls.gov/, to see the national averages of each career.
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