Becoming A CNA

Top Online Nurse Assistant Degree Programs

For anyone who wishes to earn a nurses assistant certification, or CNA, earning a medical assisting or nursing assistant degree is usually required. Most often, an associate's degree from one of the schools below will be sufficient. For those wanting a more advanced degree, bachelor's level programs are also available.

	Kaplan University — Kaplan's associate's degree in medical assisting at their School of Nursing offers courses on numerous topics including community nursing care, management, and informatics. Graduates of this program will be eligible for becoming a CNA.
	University of Phoenix — The nation's top online university, Phoenix, offers an associate's degree in health care that will prepare its students for becoming a certified nursing assistant, a qualification that would put you in a postition to become part of a healthcare administration team.
	Herzing University — The AS degree in medical assisting at Herzing University prepares students for jobs as medical and nursing assistants at physicians' offices. Students are trained to perform routine lab tests, help a doctor in the ER, and handle some administrative duties.
	Carrington College California — Formerly known as Western Career College, the Carrington College of California offers an AAS in health information technology that instructs students on not only how to use medical technology, but also how patient information is gathered and stored.
	Keiser University — Keiser's eCampus Online offers an online associate's degree in medical assisting, which is a perfect fit for busy professionals looking to earn a degree that will lead them into a position as a certified nurses assistant because of its flexible class schedule.
	Virginia College Online — The health services management bachelor's degree from Virginia College is an advanced degree for the medical assistant who is seeking more of a management role in his/her career.
	San Joaquin Valley College Online — SJVC is a private junior college that offers an associate's degree in clinical medical assisting, a perfect place to get started for anyone aspiring to become a certified nurses assistant. Students will learn CPR, injection admin, first aid, and more.
	American InterContinental University — AICU offers a unique associate's business administration degree with a specialization in healthcare administration. Anyone interested in advancing a career in the healthcare industry would be well served to obtain education in business.
	Rasmussen College — For the nursing assistant looking to enlarge his/her role to management, the associate's degree in medical office management offered by Rasmussen will teach all of the necessary skills.
	Baker College Online — The bachelor's degree in health services administration at Baker combines basic coursework with advanced independent research to deliver a robust education to the working professional interested in advancing a healthcare career.
	Ashford University — The bachelor's degree in healthcare administration offered by Ashford University is designed for the medical assistant or CNA who wishes to obtain more of a management role in the healthcare industry.
	Walden University — Walden offers several health studies degrees as well as a Bachelor of Science in nursing degree program for individuals aspiring to make a difference in the world of health care. All courses are geared toward working professionals with busy schedules, so classes are flexible.
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