Medical Assisting Program | CMA Training in Murray, Utah

About the Medical Assisting Program in Murray

The Medical Assisting (MA) program in Murray, Utah, will allow you to advance your career without sacrificing your livelihood. Through our blended (in-person & online) Medical Assistant program, you can earn your MA diploma in as little as 9 months.

Medical Assisting students enrolled at our Murray campus are trained through online instruction, hands-on lab exercises, and supervised externship hours. When you’re not on campus, our virtual classroom provides an immersive learning environment similar to in-person instruction. However, as an Eagle Gate College student, you can also utilize our well-equipped facilities when attending on-campus seminars and lab assignments.

Online Classes

For the Busy Adult

Institutionally Accredited

By ABHES

9 Months

Accelerated Program

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What You’ll Learn

The Murray Medical Assistant program focuses on the administrative and clinical skills that are performed by MAs, on a daily basis. During the program, you’ll be trained in several healthcare areas, including various administrative functions and clinical duties.

At Murray, you’ll learn how to:

Schedule and manage medical appointments
Take medical histories and record vital signs
Take blood samples and give injections
Prepare patients for examinations
Administer electrocardiograms (ECGs)
Remove sutures and change bandages
Sterilize medical equipment
Order pharmacy prescriptions
Oversee billing, collections, and bookkeeping

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Admissions Steps for the Murray Medical Assisting Program

Enrollment in our MA program includes the following steps for admission. Please see the school catalog for a complete list of requirements.

1 Meet with admissions representative (virtual or in-person)

2 Begin enrollment process

3 Submit government issued ID and proof of high school diploma or GED

4 Complete FAFSA & financial aid appointment

5 Complete admissions assessments

6 Start classes

Medical Assisting Program with a Career-Driven Curriculum

Graduates of the MA program are qualified to take the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification exam, offered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). These courses will also equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to prepare you for your first job as a Medical Assistant.

Eagle Gate Graduates from Murray are trained in the following areas:

Microbiology, hematology, venipuncture, and urinalysis
Transcription and charting
Patient vital signs, ECG’s, and draping/gowning
Minor surgical assisting
Injections and pharmacology

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Eagle Gate College boosted my confidence and helped me realize I can overcome difficult challenges. After 9 months in the Medical Assisting program, I felt so proud & accomplished!

– McKenna P.

The Murray Campus

The Eagle Gate College campus in Murray is located just 15 minutes south of downtown Salt Lake City. Murray is an up-and-coming area that has plenty to offer for aspiring Medical Assistants. In fact, the Intermountain Medical Center is only a five-minute drive north of campus, giving our students access to one of Utah’s premier healthcare employers.

Job Placement Assistance

At Eagle Gate College, we offer career development and employment assistance to all our students and graduates. We are committed to helping our students find career opportunities that achieve their goals. A team of career-service professionals is available to help you learn valuable job-searching skills and obtain employment in your chosen area.

Hands-On Learning Environment

Students at our Murray campus benefit from an immersive learning experience. Here, you can develop your skills in the types of real-world settings you might encounter in your future job. Our clinical simulations and hands-on labs provide a safe environment for students to advance their knowledge, hone their professional skills, and learn from their mistakes under the supervision of experienced professionals.

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At Eagle Gate College, the flexibility, online classes, and compatibility with my schedule were perfect for me.

– Kylie S.

Campus Location

The Eagle Gate campus in Murray is located just off Exit 300 (5300 S) from the I-15, heading south. The campus is located in the middle of the Salt Lake Valley, making the commute for our MA students, who live in Salt Lake County, simple and convenient.

You can take a quick drive north and enjoy all the fantastic attractions, restaurants, and shopping that downtown Salt Lake City offers. If the outdoors is more of your thing, the Cottonwood canyons are just minutes away. These canyons offer amazing hiking trails, scenery, and several world-class ski resorts such as Brighton and Snowbird.

Murray Campus

5588 South Green Street
Suite 150
Murray, UT 84123

(888) 618-9336

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Commonly Asked Questions

Does the Murray campus offer a Medical Assistant program near me?

We welcome students from all around the world to enroll at Eagle Gate College. The majority of students at our Murray campus are either from the town of Murray or commute from one of the following nearby cities.

We serve Medical Assistant students across all of Salt Lake County, Idaho:

How much money do Medical Assistants make?

As of May 2022, the average salary for Medical Assistants was about $41,000. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Employment of Medical Assistants is projected to grow 16 percent by 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. These numbers, however, might vary depending on your location and experience.

Please note that wage data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) or other third-party sources may not be an accurate reflection of all areas of the country, may not account for the employees’ years of experience, and may not reflect the wages or outlook of entry-level employees, such as graduates of our program. (accessed on 4/5/2024)

How close is public transportation to the Murray campus?

Public transportation is located at the Intermountain Medical Center, which is approximately a mile north of the Murray Campus.

Does the Murray campus provide free parking?

Yes, there is plenty of free parking available for students.

Accreditation

Eagle Gate College is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.

Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), 6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730, North Bethesda, MD 20852; (301) 291-7550
www.abhes.org

ABHES Medical Assistant Program Accreditation

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About the Medical Assisting Program in Murray

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What You’ll Learn

Admissions Steps for the Murray Medical Assisting Program

Medical Assisting Program with a Career-Driven Curriculum

The Murray Campus

Job Placement Assistance

Hands-On Learning Environment

Campus Location

Murray Campus

Commonly Asked Questions

Accreditation

Get Started

Latest News

How to Become a Podiatry Medical Assistant

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