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CNA and Related Healthcare 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.
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 AS in Medical Assisting |
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. |
 AS in Healthcare |
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. |
 AAS in Medical Assisting |
Bryant & Stratton College — The Bryant & Stratton College AAS in medical administrative assisting program is designed to train future medical administrative assistants that will work in a variety of health care settings including private medical practices, hospitals, clinics, public health departments, government agencies or insurance firms. |
 AS in Medical Assisting |
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. |
 AS in Medical Assisting |
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. |
 AAS in Health IT |
Carrington College California — 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. |
 ABA in Healthcare Admin |
Ivy Bridge College — With online classes of no more than 25 students, no graduate-student instructors or teaching assistants – only actual credentialed professors – students enrolled in Ivy Bridge College's online ABA in healthcare administration embark on an educational path through one of the world's most in-demand degree fields. |
 AS in Healthcare Admin |
California Coast University — The AS in healthcare administration degree from California Coast University is a self-paced learning program that can be completed at the student's leisure. There are no defined start and end dates for the program, but rather rolling enrollment, making this one of the most convenient programs of its type. |
 BS in Health Services |
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. |
 BBA in Health Services Admin |
Strayer University — With more than 80 campus locations and a vast online contingent, Strayer University is reparing students to handle day-to-day and long-term business activities under numerous health services organization – including hospitals, private practice offices, clinics, long-term health facilities, and government and non-profit organizations – through its BBA in health services administration. |
 BS in Health Services |
Baker College — 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. |
 AS in Medical Office Mgmt |
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. |
 AS in Medical Admin Asst |
Fortis College — Fortis College's AS in medical administrative assisting prepares students to apply for entry-level employment as Medical Administrative Assistants or in similar clerical position within a medical office. Students are trained to understand and process medical insurance forms, utilize word processing, spreadsheet and database management computer applications, and apply effective customer service skills in the daily operations of the medical office. |
 AS in Health Administration |
Brookline College — The associates degree in healthcare administration from Brookline College combines business and management skills with knowledge of modern healthcare issues. Students will study ethical, legal, and practical issues as they pertain to working with patient data, privacy regulations, and health administration. |
 AS in Clinical Assisting |
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. |
 AS in Healthcare Admin |
Iowa Central College — Iowa Central College offers a 100% online associates degree in health care administration developed to provide advancement to students within the health science field. Graduates of this program typically find jobs in health clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, and more. |
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What degrees start a CNA career?
Becoming a CNA doesn't require you to obtain a degree in most cases. Meeting the requirements and passing the CNA exam are usually all that is needed to start your career. However, obtaining an associate or even a bachelor degree can yield better results over a long term period. Programs most commonly associated with healthcare include:
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