Tempe Arizona Medical Assisting Program

About the Medical Assisting Program in Tempe

Medical Assistants (MAs) are indispensable to our healthcare system, providing an invaluable blend of clinical and administrative support. Not only do these multi-faceted professionals support the health and wellness of their patients, but they also play an essential role in enhancing the effectiveness of their entire medical team.

At Brookline College campus, we recognize the evolving needs of the healthcare industry and have tailored our Medical Assisting program to meet these demands. Our Medical Assisting program in Tempe, Arizona, boasts modern classrooms and simulation laboratories. And with an accelerated and comprehensive curriculum, you can earn your Medical Assisting diploma in as little as 33 weeks.

Our Medical Assisting students are primed for success from day one. Our program integrates traditional classroom teachings with real-world lab simulations and hands-on experiences, ensuring you’re well-versed in theory and practical application. And with our dedicated faculty, each a seasoned healthcare professional, you’ll receive personalized guidance tailored to your strengths and aspirations.

Ready to become an accomplished Medical Assistant? We’d like to help you start that journey. Please fill out our contact form, and our friendly admissions representatives will gladly answer all your questions.

33 Weeks

Accelerated Program

Career Training

Medical Assistant

Hands-On Learning

Real-World Labs & Simulations

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What You’ll Learn

The Tempe Medical Assisting program combines traditional classroom instruction with hands-on learning to provide you the most well-rounded college education.

The experienced instructors at our Tempe campus are motivated to pass along much of their healthcare knowledge and wisdom to you. You will be trained in areas such as patient interaction, medical billing and coding, medical office procedures, and electronic medical records. Throughout your Medical Assisting training, you will also learn how to appropriately assess and manage patient situations, as well as how and when to intervene within the scope of your practice.

Upon earning your Medical Assisting diploma, you will be qualified to apply for entry-level MA positions in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices, or urgent care facilities.

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Admissions Requirements for the Tempe Medical Assisting Program

Enrollment in the Tempe MA program includes the following steps for admission.

1 Meet with Admissions Representative (virtual or in-person)

2 Complete the Brookline enrollment process

3 Complete Financial Aid Interview

4 Complete admissions assessments

5 Start Class

Medical Assisting Program with a Career-driven Curriculum

As a Medical Assisting student at Brookline Tempe, you can earn your MA diploma in as little as 33 weeks. Through a combination of in-class instruction and hands-on learning exercises, our MA program will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to take on an entry-level role as a Medical Assistant.

Here are some of the topics covered by our Medical Assisting courses:

The Medical Laboratory
Concepts in Healthcare
Electrocardiography
Medical Office Administration
Pharmacology
Clinical Medical Assisting Duties

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Male and Female nursing students in blue scrubs

The Medical Assisting program is structured for easy learning and real-world experience.

– Chris P.

The Tempe Campus

At Brookline College, our goal is to provide you with the best possible learning environment. Our Tempe campus features modern classrooms and simulation laboratories to mirror the healthcare environments and experiences you might encounter upon entering your chosen career field. Our campus also features an open quad area where you can study, socialize with peers, or simply enjoy a bit of rest and relaxation between classes.

Job Placement Assistance

Our commitment to you doesn’t end with graduation. Our career services department is dedicated to helping you land your first job as a Medical Assistant by the time you graduate. We offer useful resources like résumé workshops and mock interviews to effectively prepare you for your job search.

Dedicated Faculty

Our instructors are highly-trained healthcare professionals with a great deal of industry experience. Since class sizes are small at our Tempe campus, your teachers can focus on your individual needs and help you realize your full potential every step of the way.

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My clinical exercises equipped me perfectly for my externship. In fact, my externship location hired me due to my excellent schooling.

– Chris P.

Campus Location

Near the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and Valley Metro Light Rail system, our Tempe campus is located on South Priest Drive. This puts our campus in the perfect location for all student commuters living in the South, West, and East valleys. Our Tempe campus features modern classrooms and simulation labs to mirror the healthcare environments and experiences you might encounter upon entering your chosen career.

Tempe Campus

1140 S Priest Drive
Tempe, AZ 85281

888-793-0557
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Tempe, Arizona, is located in the East Valley section of metropolitan Phoenix. Tempe residents enjoy the benefits of a year-round warm desert climate. Tempe’s attractions include desert hikes, beautiful lakes, contemporary art, as well as a vibrant and hip downtown area.

Commonly Asked Questions

Does Brookline College offer a Medical Assisting program near me?

Our Medical Assisting program accepts students from many areas in Tempe and its surrounding cities and states, including but not limited to some of the following areas in Arizona.

How long is the Medical Assisting program in Tempe, Arizona?

At Brookline College Tempe, students can earn their Medical Assisting diploma in as little as 33 weeks.

What is the cost of the Tempe Medical Assisting program?

Tuition costs for the Tempe Medical Assisting program can vary depending on your individual situation (i.e. location, finances, etc.). For the Medical Assisting diploma at Brookline, we offer a number of financial aid options to qualifying students. Reach out to one of our school representatives for more information.

What certifications will the Tempe Medical Assisting program prepare me for?

You can seek multiple Medical Assistant certifications upon earning your MA diploma, including the following credentials*:

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)

*Graduates of the program may be qualified to take various professional certification exams. Such credentials are not required to graduate but may be of value depending on a student’s particular career goals. Faculty are available to advise students seeking such professional certifications.

Where do Medical Assistants work?

Graduates of our Medical Assisting program can apply their skills in various medical and dental facilities, including the following healthcare settings:

Hospitals and Clinics
Urgent Care Facilities
Nursing Homes
Physicians’ Offices
Rehabilitation Facilities

When is the Tempe campus open to students?

The Brookline College Tempe campus is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM and on Fridays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Accreditation

The Medical Assisting program at Brookline College is programmatically accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730
North Bethesda, MD 20852
Telephone: 301-291-7550
Website: www.abhes.org

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About the Medical Assisting Program in Tempe

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What You’ll Learn

Admissions Requirements for the Tempe Medical Assisting Program

Medical Assisting Program with a Career-driven Curriculum

The Tempe Campus

Job Placement Assistance

Dedicated Faculty

Campus Location

Tempe Campus

Commonly Asked Questions

Accreditation

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The Impact of Medical Assistants on Patient Care

16 Resume and Interview Tips for Medical Assistants

How to Choose the Best Medical Assisting Program

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