Launch Your Healthcare Career

as a Medical Assistant in Just 8 Months

Ready to make a difference in your community while building a stable, fulfilling career? Our Medical Assistant programs provide hands-on training and real-world experience in one of the healthcare industry’s most in-demand fields.

Choose our 8-month certificate program for quick entry into the workforce or our 2-year associate degree for a more comprehensive foundation. With flexible payment plans, institutional aid, grants, and scholarships available, you can prepare for future employment and your national certification while staying within budget.

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Medical Assistant Certificate

Ideal for students who want to start working quickly, our certificate program provides hands-on clinical and administrative training in a flexible, hybrid format.

Medical Assistant Program Highlights:

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting

General Education

English, Math, Science, Social Sciences, Humanities

Core Courses

Healthcare Procedures, Medical Records & Pharmacology, Clinical Assisting, Medical Billing & Insurance Processing, Diagnostic & Specialty Procedures, Medical Records & Patient Education

Externship

160 supervised clinical hours

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting

Build a Strong Foundation for Your Career in Less Than 2 Years

Our comprehensive degree program combines clinical training with general education, opening doors to immediate employment and future advancement opportunities.

Program Highlights:

Duration: 5 semesters (typically less than 2 years)
Credits: 64 credit hours
Format: In-person with day, evening, and weekend options
Externship: 160 supervised clinical hours
Certification Prep: Eligible for CCMA, CMA, or RMA national certification exams
Transfer Potential: Credits may transfer toward a Bachelor’s in Health Sciences

Why Choose Our AAS in Medical Assisting Program?

Institutional aid, scholarships, grants, and flexible monthly payment plans

Hands-on training in real healthcare settings

Flexible scheduling for working adults

Semester-based degree enrollment

Experienced instructors and clinical partnerships

Job-ready skills from day one

Ready To Start Your Career Journey in Healthcare?

Apply now or schedule a visit to learn more about how Northwest Suburban College can help you earn your Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting and get on the path to achieving your career goals.

What Our Graduates Say

I’m so lucky to be a student and nurse. The staff are so friendly and joyful. I learned so much in my 32 weeks, new medical advances. This is the best in the pharmacy field, and I want to learn more.

Amelia De Los Reyes – Pharmacy Technician Program 2025

This college has played a crucial role in shaping my career. I came here from my home country with big dreams and aspirations, and I achieved everything that I thought of thanks to my teachers and this college.

Vanshu Sharma – Pharmacy Technician Program 2025

Northwest Suburban College is a career college providing the needed education and skills to secure a job and build a career. It is a great path into the medical field. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to receive institutional aid from the school. This was a difference maker for me in being able to quickly start my path to a new career.

Angel Corral – Dental Assistant Program 2024