You can get an diploma an certificate, associates degree, bachlors degree or doctorates in it. And still get in the field
The associates degree is a general degree type from which many specific programs of study fall. Medical Assisting is just one of those specific programs.
It depends what type of medical assistant your thinking of.
You need a master's degree to have any chance to have any type of career in the medical field.
The type of education generally required for customer service assistant jobs is a High School Degree or higher. You need to also be at least 18 or older.
A medical degree -- either an MD or DO.
You must have a college degree at minimum. In addition, you need at least two years of residency.
Some related jobs with similar tasks would include:Medical records and health information techniciansMedical secretariesMedical transcriptionistsBilling and coding
Anything you got is required to become a secretary or assistant. Wether it's a college degree or if it's just a highschool diploma. Especially the Core40 diploma!
To prescribe medications you need to be a veterinarian with a DVM or VMD degree. To simply give injections prescribed by a veterinarian, you need to be a veterinary technician with a vet tech degree.
I'm not completely sure but I'm doing a report on psychology and i believe to become a full psychologist you need a doctoral degree, and a psychologist assistant you need a master's degree. But this information is from 2000, and Health psychology so I'm not completely sure.
A Certified Medical Assistant typically requires a postsecondary education, which often includes completing a medical assisting program at a community college or vocational school. These programs usually last about one year and culminate in a certificate or diploma, though some may offer an associate degree. Coursework generally covers medical terminology, anatomy, clinical procedures, and administrative skills. After completing the program, candidates must pass a certification exam to achieve certification.
You need to have a 4-year medical degree & then at least 2 years of research/ residency training to train in your specific field.