Becoming a nursing assistant will usually require you to have at least an associate's degree an possibly LPN/LVN licensure. The degree programs offered by the online schools below will help you get started in your endeavors.
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University of Phoenix — The Associate of Arts in healthcare degree from the University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services does well to prepare its students for becoming certified nurse assistants. Graduates of this program will be ready to enter the health workforce in an entry-level medical assisting position.
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Kaplan University — Kaplan offers an associate's degree in medical assisting designed to cover a variety of subjects, including community nursing care, health informatics, management, and more.
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Keiser University — Keiser's AS degree in medical assisting is designed specifically for those who wish to care medically for others, but who may otherwise not be able to attend years of schooling in order to become an RN or physician.
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Herzing University — Herzing offers an AS degree in medical assisting curriculum that is designed to prepare students for assisting in numerous healthcare settings, including hospitals, doctor's offices, clinics, and more. Similar associate's degrees are offered in health IT, medical billing, and medical office administration.
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Virginia College — Virginia College, unlike the aforementioned schools, offers a bachelor's degree program in health management. This four-year program provides more advanced knowledge and skills to the medical assistant looking to expand his/her career into a more managerial role.
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Brookline College — Brookline College offers an AS in health care administration program that combines independent research with online coursework to compose a comprehensive learning experience for those wishing to enter the health industry ad an administrator.
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Carrington College California — The AAS in healthcare information technology online degree program offered at Carrington College California (formerly Western Career College) teaches students about anatomy, medical terminology, billing, and patient record keeping to prepare them for careers as medical assistants and nursing assistants.
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San Joaquin Valley College — The AS in clinical medical assisting program from San Joaquin Valley College prepares students with the knowledge and skills to perform CPR, administer first aid, give injections, and assist nurses and surgeons with minor surgeries.
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American InterContinental University — American InterContinental University Online's AABA in healthcare administration program helps students to prepare for positions as administrative specialists within the health industry. Students will learn anatomy, medical terms, billing regulations, and computer technology. AIU also offers an AABA in medical billing and coding.
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Iowa Central College — The Iowa Central College associate's degree in health administration focuses on the subjects of clinical procedures, medical coding and billing, and anatomy, among others. Graduates of this program may enter careers as health administrators or medical/nurse assistants.
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Rasmussen College — The online associate's degree in medical administration readies students for entry-level positions as medical/nursing administrative assistants. Students of this program will be taught coding, billing, medical ethics, medical terminology, anatomy, and more.
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Ashford University — The BA in healthcare administration degree program from Ashford is a more in-depth course of study than many of the associate's degrees listed herein. This program is ideal for anyone looking to expand their current healthcare careers into the field of administration.
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