Medical Assisting Program Levels 1-3

• This class requires verification that you are a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. Eligibility must be verified before registration.
  • Step 1: Review the Acceptable Documents for Verification (PDF) for the full list of documentation that qualifies.
  • Step 2: If you have questions after reviewing the PDF, please contact us.

• Students must be at least 18 years old to participate in clinicals (per clinical site guidelines).

• Students must have a high school diploma or GED (or be within 12 months of completing one). Please note: the national certification exam cannot be taken without proof of completion.

1. (Optional) Provide a Professional Profile Image/Headshot with appropriate background and attire. No avatars, bitmojis, filters or emojis.
2. Cover letter indicating why the applicant wants to be in the Medical Assisting Program and what makes them a strong candidate. The letter should be grammatically correct and signed by the applicant.
3. Resume.
4. Proof of high school completion: an unofficial copy of diploma, transcript, GED, or HSE certificate
5. Keyboarding test: applicants should key at approximately 35 wpm. Assessment can be performed online at typingtest.com (include best 1-minute assessment in portfolio).
6. Save and attach results from the following Northstar Digital Literacy assessments to the portfolio. Assessments do not need to be taken all at one time, but will take at least an hour to complete:
   1. Basic Computer Skills
   2. Internet Basics
   3. Using Email
   4. Windows 10
   5. Microsoft Word
   6. Microsoft Excel
   7. Microsoft PowerPoint

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Please Note: Students who enroll in the noncredit MA pathway cannot later return to pay for credits or convert their coursework into the credit pathway.