Which is better a medical assistant diploma or a medical assistant associate degree?

Do you have to have a degree/diploma to do medical assistant work.?

  • I have a diploma in Medical Assistant. I have been working at my job for 2 years. Recently a person was hired with no health care experience. Only childcare. She is not certified to ...show more

  • Answer:

    No, MAs do not need to be certified. They are unlicensed personnel and as such are completely under the MD's license--in a private office. Prior to the advent of MAs, many back office people were just trained on the job. For more regulated positions such as hospital clinics, I am sure certification is part of the requirement.

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