Frequently Asked Questions

MAs often have a range of responsibilities to help support other medical staff. These duties may include measuring vital signs, scheduling appointments, entering patient information, preparing samples, administering injections, assisting with examinations, and more.

In our Medical Assistant Training Program you'll learn essential skills, gain clinical experience and enter the field in as little as 8 months. After completing training, students get certified by the NHA, the largest and most trusted health certification agency in the USA.

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Medical Assistant
In 8 Months or Less

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Learn From the Best

You will learn critical skills from accomplished medical staff who want to see you succeed.

Practice What You Learn

Unlike other programs, ours allows you to complete required externship hours alongside coursework. You'll implement what you learn in a clinical setting and get the experience you need at the same time.

Build Relationships With Patients and Peers

What does a medical assistant do?

How long does it take to become a medical assistant?

In most cases, aspiring medical assistants will spend between 9 months and 2 years acquiring the necessary education and clinical experience before they can become certified. With our CSS Medical Assistant Program, you will fulfill these requirements in under 8 months.

Is there high demand for medical assistants?

Yes, and that demand is expected to grow. Versatile MAs can handle certain clinical duties as well as administrative tasks, making them valuable in a number of settings that require qualified support personnel.

Next Class Starts

Mon. July 25, 2022

How Our Program Works

High Demand & Projected Growth

Employment Flexibility

Valuable Experience and Skills

Meet Your Instructors

LaCher Edwards heads the CSS Medical Assistant Program, offering her extensive expertise to aspiring MAs. With a Masters of Public Health (MPH), she brings to the table knowledge and experience gained as a registered medical assistant (RMA) and a medical billing and coding specialist (MBCS).

Hina Ghory

M.D., Medical Director

Dr. Hina Ghory is an emergency physician and the Chair and Medical Director of Emergency Medicine in New Jersey. She was an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College for several years, teaching both medical students and emergency medicine residents. She has several peer-reviewed publications related to medical education. Dr. Ghory received her bachelor's in biochemistry from Wellesley College, a medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College, and completed her residency in Emergency Medicine from the New York-Presbyterian Hospital of Cornell and Columbia Universities, serving as chief resident in her final year.

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LaCher Edwards

Medical Assistant Program Director

Working with patients as an MA means fostering compassion and trust. You'll help patients feel comfortable and relaxed when you take their vitals and ask screening questions. You’ll work alongside physicians, nurses, and other practitioners or specialists in a team setting, giving you the opportunity to learn new things, and offer support to roles that depend on you.

With versatile skill sets, MAs are valuable in virtually every medical environment. As the general population ages and the healthcare industry continues to grow, the need for generalized care is projected to increase. Some MAs may choose to specialize in certain areas, but their broad knowledge will be useful in any setting.

MAs have the option to pass a certification exam recognized across state borders, giving you the freedom to relocate and travel for work. Additionally, MAs aren’t just needed in specific facilities; you can find employment in a range of settings, including hospitals, assisted living facilities, and clinics.

Becoming an MA is a great opportunity no matter what your career aspirations are. You’ll learn essential skills for effective patient communication as well as technical skills that are useful in numerous medical professions. You’ll gain clinical experience that allows you to directly apply what you’ve learned. Externships also provide opportunities to make lasting professional connections which can lead to future employment offers.

What is the cost to me?

Competitive pricing and payment plans available to make it easy to succeed.