Southern Careers Institute
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
Associate Degree
On-CampusFinancial Aid
Brownsville
Brownsville, TX
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
75 weeks
App fee
None
Tuition
$40,170 for the Program
Medical Assistant National Certification — RMA
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The medical assistant plays an integral role in the medical field by serving as an intermediary between the doctor and the patient. They carry out both clinical and administrative tasks that aid physicians and other health care practitioners. Some of these important tasks include: preparing exam rooms, managing laboratory tests and x-rays, updating patient medical records, and most importantly, building relationships with patients.
Certifying Organization
American Allied Health
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If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? No
Is an exam required? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown
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Associate Degree
AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
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Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
24 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
Keiser University
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Associate Degree
AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
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Nov 23, 2026
Duration
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App fee
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Tuition
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On-CampusFinancial Aid
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Next start
Oct 5, 2026
Duration
96 Weeks
App fee
None
Tuition
$50,836 for the Program
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Associate Degree
AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
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Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
24 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
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Associate Degree
AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
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Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
24 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
Suggested because Medical Assistant National Certification applies to Registered Nurses. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
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