Get your life back on the beam! Begin your career as a medical assistant today by enrolling in one of the fantastic schools listed below. The medical assisting career field has blossomed in recent years providing employment to over two-thousand Mainers in cities like Portland, Derry and Augusta. Below is a list of just some of the accredited schools in Maine for you to choose from. Find a school nearby you or learn online at your own pace!
As a Maine medical assistant, you will:
- Ensure the smooth operation of a medical office
- Take care of patients’ needs
- Perform minor medical tasks
- Perform administrative duties as needed
Some career figures for medical assisting graduates in Maine:
- Average annual salary: $30,260
- Currently employed: 2,310
- Employment outlook: 34% growth
- Most popular degrees: Associate’s, Certificate
Figures courtesy of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Employment & Wages database.
Maine Medical Assistant Schools Enrolling Now
Kaplan University
Kaplan University’s high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs are designed to fit the schedule of busy professionals. An accredited university offering 170 degrees and programs, we are committed to helping those with talent and dedication earn their degree.*
Through a progressive curriculum, accomplished faculty, and the flexibility to study virtually anytime, anywhere you have an Internet connection, Kaplan University could help you build the skills and credentials to pursue your career and educational goals.†
*Kaplan University is regionally accredited. See our website for details. Please note that not all programs are offered at all locations.
†Kaplan University’s programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.
Campus
- Augusta
- South Portland
- Lewiston
Programs
- AAS in Medical Assisting
Intercoast Colleges
The education and skills training you will receive here at InterCoast is directed toward the development of technical skills and knowledge, along with the development of professional attitudes and behaviors related to study and work habits, interpersonal communication skills, self discipline, and confidence.
- Week day and Weekend Programs!
- Lifetime Career Assistance
- Small Class Sizes ensure better Student/Teacher Ratios
- Professional Certification Programs
- Convenient Locations
- Real World Experience & Training
Campus
- S. Portland
Programs
- Medical Assistant
Seacoast Career School
Seacoast has become one of the fastest and most effective ways to begin a high growth career with excellent income potential. Seacoast has campuses conveniently located in Manchester and Sanford. Students are instructed with state-of-the-art, real-world technologies that today’s employers are seeking.
Campus
- Sanford
Programs
- Professional Medical Assistant
Keiser University eCampus Online
For over 35 years, Keiser University has provided student-centered, quality career education. Keiser University Online offers degree programs online to prepare students for in-demand professions. Degrees are offered with a curriculum that is in pace with technology and workforce demand trends in business, criminal justice, healthcare and computer technology. Our “one-class-at-a-time” approach allows busy students to focus on their education and balance the demands of work and family.
Campus
- Keiser University eCampus Online
Programs
- Associate of Science in Medical Assisting
