Medical Assistant Schools in Wisconsin

Medical assistant training is voluntary and not legally required in Wisconsin. It is possible to obtain a job and train on the job with only a high school degree. However, it is highly preferred by most healthcare employers to have some training or a certification, and it is increasingly becoming a requirement for some employers. Official certification can be obtained by completing a program and passing an exam, which would make you a certified medical assistant (CMA) registered with the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). You can also opt for becoming a registered medical assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists association (AMT), demonstrating to employers your commitment to the profession and your career.

Medical Assisting programs that will prepare you for certification are widely available in Wisconsin, and are available online as well, if that is more convenient. You can choose a program that requires a year of study, or opt for a more thorough associate degree, which takes roughly two years. Training will cover both the clinical and the clerical side of medical assisting, because medical assistants’ job duties can vary depending on their job and place of employment. You will be trained in medical billing, record keeping, patient and insurance communication, medical terminology and basic pharmacology. You’ll also learn how to assess patients, take vital signs, take blood pressure, draw blood, prepare patients for procedures, and assist physicians, among other duties. If seeking certification or registration, it is important that you choose a program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). There are over twenty technical schools and colleges in Wisconsin that offer accredited programs, and you can check CAAHEP’s website for an up-to-date list of accredited programs state-wide.

Once you have completed your training, you will need to register for and pass the certification exam. This is given by the Certifying Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). It consists of two hundred multiple choice questions and is computer based. Completion or near completion of your training is required before registering. As of 2009, you can take it throughout the year. Once you pass this, you will be a CMA. CMAs can work in outpatient clinics, hospitals, doctors’ offices, or specialists’ offices, such as podiatrists, chiropractors, or optometrists.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the mean annual salary for a medical assistant job in Wisconsin in 2008 was $29,600 and the mean hourly rate was $14.23. Health benefits are also good, and job security and outlook in general is excellent. According to BLS, in 2008 there were approximately 9,430 medical assistants working in Wisconsin, and this is projected to grow rapidly over the next decade. In fact, medical assisting is one of the fastest growing professions in an already booming healthcare industry. The increase of outpatient clinics and the growing elderly population are requiring a huge influx of medical support staff. This can mean great job security for you in this occupation, so get started today by finding a training program listed below that is right for you. Additionally there are fifteen local chapters of the Wisconsin Society of Medical Assistants. Take advantage of this professional organization for great networking, information, and continuing education opportunities.
(Sources: AAMA, CAAHEP, Wisconsin Society of Medical Assistants,American Medical Technologist)

Medical Assisting Training Programs in Wisconsin

Globe University

Globe University is Nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.

Programs Offered: Diploma, Associate's, Bachelor's | Medical Assisting, Health Care Mgmt, Massage Therapy, Medical Admin Asst, Veterinary Tech

Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Eau Claire, La Crosse, Madison-West

Herzing University

Herzing University is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). Herzing University is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. The North Central Association is one of six accreditation bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Programs Offered: Diploma, Associate's, Bachelor's | Medical Assisting, Health Info Mgmt, Surgical Tech

Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Kenosha

High Tech Institute

High Tech Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Programs Offered: Diploma | Medical Assisting, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Surgical Tech

Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Brookfield

Kaplan College

Kaplan College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).

Programs Offered: Diploma | Medical Assisting, Dental Asst, Medical Office Specialist, Pharmacy Tech

Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Milwaukee

Rasmussen College

Rasmussen College is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

Programs Offered: Diploma, Associate's, Bachelor's | Medical Assisting, Health IT, Massage Therapy, Medical Asst, Medical Admin, Medical Coding, Medical Lab Tech, Medical Office Mgmt, Medical Transcription, Pharmacy Tech, Healthcare Management, Health Information Technology

Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Green Bay, Wausau

Sanford-Brown College

Sanford-Brown College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). Students are eligible to take the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) examination offered by American Medical Technologists (AMT).

Programs Offered: Diploma, Associate's | Medical Assisting, Cardiovascular Sonography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Billing & Coding, Radiography

Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Milwaukee (West Allis)

Medical Assistant Programs Offered Online in Wisconsin

Kaplan University - Online

The Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting is accredited by the American Association of Medial Assistants Endowment (AAMAE). Graduates are eligible to take the Certified Medical Assistant exam, given by the American Association of Medical Assistants; or the Registered Medical Assistant exam, offered by the American Medical Technologists.* Recognized in all states.

Programs Offered: Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, and Pharmacy Technician

Herzing University Online

The Diploma and Associate's in Medical Assisting programs offered by Herzing University Online are accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), which means graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant exam administered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Graduates are also eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam administered by the American Medical Technologist Association (AMT).

Programs Offered: Diploma, Associate's, Bachelor's | Medical Assisting, Health Care, Health Information Management, Medical Billing & Insurance Coding, Medical Office Administration

Keiser University - E-Campus Online

The Medical Assisting program at Keiser University is accredited by the ABHES, which means graduates are eligible to sit for the CMA exam administered by the AAMA. Graduates are also eligible to sit for the RMA Exam administered by the American Medical Technologist Association (AMT).

Programs Offered: AA in Medical Assisting

San Joaquin Valley College

Graduates of the certificate or Associate's Medical Assisting programs are eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant Exam.

Programs Offered: Clinical Medical Assisting Certificate (Online) or Clinical Medical Assisting Associate's Degree (Online)

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Official certification can be obtained by completing a program and passing an exam, which would make you a certified medical assistant (CMA) registered with the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). You can also opt for becoming a registered medical assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists association (AMT), demonstrating to employers your commitment to the profession and your career. Medical Assisting programs that will prepare you for certification are widely available in Wisconsin, and are available online as well, if that is more convenient. You can choose a program that requires a year of study, or opt for a more thorough associate degree, which takes roughly two years. Training will cover both the clinical and the clerical side of medical assisting, because medical assistants’ job duties can vary depending on their job and place of employment. You will be trained in medical billing, record keeping, patient and insurance communication, medical terminology and basic pharmacology. You’ll also learn how to assess patients, take vital signs, take blood pressure, draw blood, prepare patients for procedures, and assist physicians, among other duties. If seeking certification or registration, it is important that you choose a program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). There are over twenty technical schools and colleges in Wisconsin that offer accredited programs, and you can check CAAHEP’s website for an up-to-date list of accredited programs state-wide. Once you have completed your training, you will need to register for and pass the certification exam. This is given by the Certifying Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). It consists of two hundred multiple choice questions and is computer based. Completion or near completion of your training is required before registering. As of 2009, you can take it throughout the year. Once you pass this, you will be a CMA. CMAs can work in outpatient clinics, hospitals, doctors’ offices, or specialists’ offices, such as podiatrists, chiropractors, or optometrists. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the mean annual salary for a medical assistant job in Wisconsin in 2008 was $29,600 and the mean hourly rate was $14.23. Health benefits are also good, and job security and outlook in general is excellent. According to BLS, in 2008 there were approximately 9,430 medical assistants working in Wisconsin, and this is projected to grow rapidly over the next decade. In fact, medical assisting is one of the fastest growing professions in an already booming healthcare industry. The increase of outpatient clinics and the growing elderly population are requiring a huge influx of medical support staff. This can mean great job security for you in this occupation, so get started today by finding a training program listed below that is right for you. Additionally there are fifteen local chapters of the Wisconsin Society of Medical Assistants. Take advantage of this professional organization for great networking, information, and continuing education opportunities. (Sources: AAMA, CAAHEP, Wisconsin Society of Medical Assistants,American Medical Technologist) Medical Assisting Training Programs in Wisconsin Globe University Globe University is Nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Programs Offered: Diploma, Associate's, Bachelor's \| Medical Assisting, Health Care Mgmt, Massage Therapy, Medical Admin Asst, Veterinary Tech Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Eau Claire, La Crosse, Madison-West Herzing University Herzing University is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). Herzing University is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. The North Central Association is one of six accreditation bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Programs Offered: Diploma, Associate's, Bachelor's \| Medical Assisting, Health Info Mgmt, Surgical Tech Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Kenosha High Tech Institute High Tech Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). Programs Offered: Diploma \| Medical Assisting, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Surgical Tech Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Brookfield Kaplan College Kaplan College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). Programs Offered: Diploma \| Medical Assisting, Dental Asst, Medical Office Specialist, Pharmacy Tech Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Milwaukee Rasmussen College Rasmussen College is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). Programs Offered: Diploma, Associate's, Bachelor's \| Medical Assisting, Health IT, Massage Therapy, Medical Asst, Medical Admin, Medical Coding, Medical Lab Tech, Medical Office Mgmt, Medical Transcription, Pharmacy Tech, Healthcare Management, Health Information Technology Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Green Bay, Wausau Sanford-Brown College Sanford-Brown College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). Students are eligible to take the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) examination offered by American Medical Technologists (AMT). Programs Offered: Diploma, Associate's \| Medical Assisting, Cardiovascular Sonography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Billing & Coding, Radiography Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Milwaukee (West Allis) Medical Assistant Programs Offered Online in Wisconsin Kaplan University - Online The Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting is accredited by the American Association of Medial Assistants Endowment (AAMAE). Graduates are eligible to take the Certified Medical Assistant exam, given by the American Association of Medical Assistants; or the Registered Medical Assistant exam, offered by the American Medical Technologists.* Recognized in all states. Programs Offered: Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, and Pharmacy Technician Herzing University Online The Diploma and Associate's in Medical Assisting programs offered by Herzing University Online are accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), which means graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant exam administered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Graduates are also eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam administered by the American Medical Technologist Association (AMT). Programs Offered: Diploma, Associate's, Bachelor's \| Medical Assisting, Health Care, Health Information Management, Medical Billing & Insurance Coding, Medical Office Administration Keiser University - E-Campus Online The Medical Assisting program at Keiser University is accredited by the ABHES, which means graduates are eligible to sit for the CMA exam administered by the AAMA. Graduates are also eligible to sit for the RMA Exam administered by the American Medical Technologist Association (AMT). Programs Offered: AA in Medical Assisting San Joaquin Valley College Graduates of the certificate or Associate's Medical Assisting programs are eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant Exam. Programs Offered: Clinical Medical Assisting Certificate (Online) or Clinical Medical Assisting Associate's Degree (Online) Back to Top \| Find Medical Assistant Schools by State