Staying the Course; Tamara Martin, was a Positive Force in the Medical Assisting Program!
From day one, Tamara Martin stood out in the Medical Assisting (MA) program. “Tamara was a positive force in the classroom the minute that she stepped on campus,” Krystal Lopez, her instructor, says. “She has such an inquiring mind, was always eager to help new classmates, and shared her knowledge with countless students and staff. […]
What to Listen For: Muhammad Haqq Finds His Path to a Medical Assistant Career
Moe, as he is affectionately known by his colleagues at Carrington College, hardly would have known that he was ever going to find his career as a Medical Assistant. He was born in Sacramento and lived in foster care from age 3 to 18. He says he basically raised himself, taking knowledge from adults and […]
How to Get Medical Assistant Certification: A Step-by-Step Guide
Updated: March 12, 2026 To earn medical assistant certification, you typically complete an eligible training program and pass a credentialing exam, such as the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA). This certification serves as a professional verification that you have mastered the entry-level knowledge and clinical skills required for the field. (1) If you’re researching how […]
The Algorithm Helped: Anthony Edwards Discovers His Passion and Career
He’s the student a teacher loves to have: genuinely excited to learn how to become a Medical Assistant, extremely helpful to his classmates and the staff, and eager to raise his hand, participate in lectures, and engage in clinical studies. But only a few years before he entered Carrington College’s Medical Assisting program, Anthony Edwards […]
Returning to the Classroom After 29 Years, Portland Medical Assisting Student Rhonda Baker Becomes Third Family Member to Enroll at Carrington
When Rhonda Baker walked on to Carrington’s Portland, Oregon campus in March to begin her first day of classes in the Medical Assisting program, she already knew a lot more about the college—and the program—than most students who enroll. That’s because her two children—18-year-old Finn and 21-year-old Jamie—were already attending programs on the Portland campus. […]
Through Hardwork and Dedication, Beatriz Reyes, Successfully Graduated the Medical Assisting Program at the Albuquerque Campus
Please tell us a little bit about yourself. I was raised by my grandparents in Albuquerque. My mom was around but I didn’t have a father figure, so my grandpa stepped up. Life wasn’t easy and I experienced adversity. I even was labeled as slow just because my mind works differently. I had a rough […]
Desirae Beltran, Medical Assisting Grad is Following a Passion to Help High-Needs Children
Desirae Beltran graduated from the Medical Assisting program at Carrington College, Albuquerque, in April of 2022; she is now studying for her associate degree in Health Studies. Bonnie Nolen, Program Director for the Medical Assisting program, nominated Desirae because of her excellence and dedication as a student. “Desirae is strong student who has overcome many […]
Felicia Thomas Finished her Associate’s Degree Last Year and was Promoted to Program Director in the Medical Assisting Program at the San Leandro Campus!
Felicia Thomas is a Medical Assisting graduate and instructor at the Carrington San Leandro campus. She finished her Associate’s Degree last year and was promoted to Program Director in the Medical Assisting program after more than 26 years in the field. Felicia has overcome many struggles and brought growth, support resources, leadership, and community involvement […]
At 20, Stephany Martinez-Salazar is Already a Medical Assistant. Her Goal? To Become a Cardiologist.
Stephany Martinez-Salazar is a big believer in big dreams. Just 20 years old, she has a clear vision of the future she intends to create for herself—and she’s already taking some essential first steps toward making it happen. “My goal is to study medicine at the University of Hong Kong and eventually become a cardiologist […]
Brandan Perez’s Early Experiences with his Parents’ Doctors’ Appointments Sparked Him to Pursue a Career in the Medical Assisting Field
Brandan Perez is a Medical Assisting student at Carrington’s Boise campus. A family-oriented lover of sports and video games, Brandan’s early experiences with his parents’ doctors’ appointments sparked him to pursue a career in which he could help people in similar situations of managing illness. His instructor, Thais Scales, says Brandan has “taken mentorship very […]
For Diana Jimenez, Helping Carrington Students Launch their Careers is a Passion
Diana Jimenez knows firsthand what it takes to launch a successful career. After working for five years as a receptionist at an animal hospital, she became a transaction coordinator for a real estate agency. In 2015, Diana joined the team at Carrington College’s Mesa, Arizona campus as an administrative assistant. She became a Career Services […]
New Online Medical Assisting Program at Carrington College
New Online Medical Assisting Program at Carrington College Carrington College is pleased to announce a new online Medical Assisting program that prepares graduates to work in medical clinics, physicians’ offices, and other health care facilities. The program includes an externship while incorporating technical coursework that focuses on front-office administrative responsibilities such as clerical and bookkeeping […]