Admissions

• Minimum Age: Must be at least 17 years of age (applicants under the age of 18 require written permission from a parent or legal guardian in order to enroll) 

 

• Education: Present proof of secondary education (high school diploma or high school equivalency). 

 

• Immunization: Prospective medical assistant students must comply with both clinical facility requirements and state law related to immunizations. Students must provide documentation of vaccination or a serum titer confirming immunity signed by a healthcare provider, or the student must sign the vaccination declination form. Students should be aware that future employers may require vaccinations as a condition of employment, and a student who declines vaccinations may face difficulty in obtaining employment until the student is vaccinated.  See school catalog for a list of required vaccinations.

 

 • Identification: Furnish a valid driver’s license, state ID or passport. 

 

• Prospective students will be interviewed and must  

  be able to complete the application forms and communicate with the representative without the assistance of an interpreter. 

 

• A valid social security number is required to enter the program. 

 

• Students will be required to have access to the internet and have a computer for homework. 

 

• Students must maintain a professional appearance with the ability to hide any tattoos and/or piercings during future employment. If the school determines this is not possible, the school has the right to deny admission. 

 

• The school does not perform background checks or drug screens to enter the medical assisting program. However, upon graduation, many employers will perform a full background check and drug screen prior to employment.