Medical Assistant Schools in Minnesota
(found 19 schools)

Listed below are all of the schools offering Medical Assistant programs in Minnesota. As a rule, you should contact at least 3-5 schools during the course of your research, and ideally more. There are important differences between the programs in terms of cost, admissions requirements, and other characteristics, and, as with many things in life, the way to find the best Medical Assistant program for your needs is to spend some time shopping around.

Overview

Minnesota brought the world the Mall of America, masking tape, and Wheaties. It is perhaps better known for its contributions to medicine. The University of Minnesota conducted the world’s first open heart surgery and the first bone marrow transplant. The world famous Mayo Clinic is also located in Rochester. The city is also one of the best places in the country to work as a medical assistant. It ranks in the top five metropolitan areas for medical assistant pay with wages just shy of $18 an hour.

Medical Assistant Education in Minnesota

Minnesota medical assistants-in-training have their pick of over 15 schools, all offering accredited programs leading to certificates, diplomas, or associate degrees. Since the programs are all accredited, students have access to scholarships awarded through the American Association of Medical Assistants and the American Medical Technologists.

Medical Assisting Careers in Minnesota

Minnesota employs most of its over 7,300 medical assistants in its more densely populated urban areas. Pay is good, and at nearly $16 an hour, it is considerably higher than in surrounding states. Certified medical assistants can join the Minnesota Society of Medical Assistants.

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