ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) â Independence Day is right around the corner and as you gear up for your Fourth of July celebrations, keep in mind that some New Mexico communities have fireworks bans in place. The city is hosting Freedom Fourth from 3:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Monday July 4, 2016 at Balloon Fiesta Park.
Attend a school to receive a degree as a medical assistant. Getting a degree from a school will confer prestige and help your chances of getting hired. If you do decide to go to school for a medical assisting program, you can take either of the following tracks: Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma. This takes about 9 months to a year for most applicants to complete. Medical Assistant Associate Degree. This takes about 2 years for most applicants to complete.
How can a medical assistant become certified by AAMA? The American Association of Medical Assistants requires the successful completion of a certification exam. AAMA lists study resources to help prepare for the exam. To apply for certification by AAMA, you must: 1  Graduate from a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited medical assisting program. 2  Fill out and mail the application, supporting documents, and application fee. 3  Schedule the certification exam once the application is processed.