Sentences with phrase «formal medical assistant course»

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There is no real formal national certification for medical assistants, however, a number of schools across the country offer medical assisting courses.

While there are no formal educational requirements, most employers are keen to hire individuals who have passed certification standards and are willing to pay a bigger medical assistant salary to those who have taken specialized courses.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics points out that medical assistants don't necessarily have to have any formal training, as many train on the job, but employers often prefer assistants who have completed a one - to two - year course.