Kaplan Career Institute is part of Kaplan Higher Education Campuses. It offers accelerated programs and flexible schedules for working adults in 7 states. The programs are designed to prepare students for entry-level employment. Students can pursue training in allied health, business, criminal justice, information technology, legal, and more. The institute offers 2 associate degree medical assisting programs and a diploma medical assistant program.

Key Features

• Depending on the campus, the medical assistant program leads to an Associate in Specialized Technology, an Associate in Specialized Business, or a diploma.
• Students in the Associate in Specialized Technology program are required to complete an externship.
• The curriculum in the Associate in Specialized Technology program is designed to help students prepare for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) examination sponsored by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).

Accreditation

Kaplan Career Institute, Broomall Campus, Charlestown Campus, Cleveland Campus, Franklin Mills Campus, Kenmore Square Campus, and Detroit Campus, are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The Harrisburg campus, ICM Campus, Philadelphia Campus, and Dearborn campus are accredited by the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). Kaplan Career Institute, Nashville campus is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE). The medical assisting programs at Harrisburg and ICM Campus are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

Consumer information, including student outcomes and financial obligation, is campus specific and can be found here.