How I Became a Medical Assistant + How much MA schools Costs

[@marhiapapaya7271]

Love your channel! I’ve been a CMA for a year now. My 1st position was a temporary job at a neuro center doing scheduling. I’m now working at a major hospital in the lab as a medical laboratory assistant. I draw blood, receive specimens, & centrifuge certain things... and I LOVE it way more than working with patients. I see so much and every day is different. I’m going back for my bachelors in medical lab science 🙂

[@blue-sb4wq]

Wow, you are such a hard worker. ❤️❤️

[@Iridescentshawtey]

More Videos Sophia!!! Please, I'm a student and love your energy.

[@Kalynkmoney]

We did Kahoots too!! I just graduated and got my first job as a CMA

[@LNSMITH-iq6ye]

My classes were free through Ohio unemployment (i was wrongfully terminated). The state offered me a chance to go to the local vocational school for a training course. Im at an urgent care office and now I'm taking prereqs to be a nurse 😀

[@kiqqz9058]

Waw how you got your clases fro free ?

[@kiqqz9058]

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[@pichichisosa3110]

A lot of schools around me that offer MA programs cost between $16,000-$20,000 for 9-12 months and there are the rare few that are $3,000- $8,000 and are 4-6 months long. I’m having difficulty choosing a school as I want one that’s affordable and is actually worth going to.

[@aznisles]

I'd look for an apprenticeship and not pay any tuition at all. If you can't find one, go for the cheapest option with decent Google reviews. Just make sure the school you're looking at is accredited and guarantees externship/internship/clinical placement. MA wages aren't the best, so I wouldn't spend more than 6 months and $5k to train for a job that rarely pays over $20. Anything longer than 6 months I'd suggest going for practical nursing (unless of course, you're able to find an MA apprenticeship). It'll probably cost another $10k, but it's still only a year of schooling and LPNs make almost double that of CMAs on average. Even if you have to take out student loans, an LPN won't have trouble paying them off (assuming you successfully graduate).

[@mariaderas5575]

Im currently in school to become a MA my program cost me 19,700 😔😔😔

[@jonnapemb]

Watching this video made me miss my technical school so bad! I went for Digital Media where we learned how to use professional camera equipment and make videos/films. I’m still best friends with all my classmates! It was the best experience ever! Watching this made me think about going back to do an MA class though! I’ve tried going to a university after my tech school, but it is just a whole different environment and I HATED it. I actually dropped out TWICE! Tech school is definitely the way to go.

[@SOPHIADANIELLE]

I agree, technical college was the route for me! Thank you for sharing!! MA school is great! Highly recommend:)

[@sariah2425]

Clay & JJ You couldn’t get financial aid for the class?

[@jonnapemb]

Sariah Smith No, I did have financial aid for the technical class. I dropped out of a 4 year university twice, which I had financial aid there too, but I just did not enjoy the slow pace.

[@gabbybeale6048]

My highschool offers a 1 year MA program for free and I’m thinking about taking it my Senoir year so I can have a job while in college to become a Physical Therapist. Do you think I would be taking on too much or it would be a smart source of income while in school?

[@SOPHIADANIELLE]

Wow that’s awesome that your school provides that! I think it’s a great idea! :)

[@michellemarie1197]

Lots of community colleges don't need act scores and are cheaper than 4 year schools and some around me offer MA, I am planning on working while going to school for MA, I wanna get my associates degree or just my license for it idk, I want a better job with job security and an increase in pay than what I'm making now, I hate school as well, like in high school I loved school I loved learning and I read a lot and did 3 clubs and was also involved in church with choir, but when I first went to college I started at community college lived on campus which was a huge mistake, and I had the intention of transferring to a 4 year school, but I got depressed and lazy and dropped out so then I just did jobs, I've been at my current job for 3 almost 4 years and I wanna do something more now that I'm 26

[@japrkia19]

how is it going?

[@memoriestoprove]

In Texas it’s 3,000 for 7 months plus 2 months externship

[@Goosecheeks]

Yeah same, in Virginia where I'm at it's about $3,000 for 4 months plus the month long externship. It's a fast track accelerated program at a community college and is thankfully so affordable!

[@gloriakanga7309]

Taryn Stanley where in Virginia please tell me that place that coast that much?

[@Goosecheeks]

@@gloriakanga7309 Around Roanoke, Virginia area. I would check community colleges for that kind of price. I know for-profit places like ECPI are WAY more expensive.

[@niaiyania8845]

Woah I only paid $1690 in Alabama . Lol $3000 is expensive to me .

[@rileywilford5856]

Nia Iyania did you go to Jeff State? I was looking for programs in Alabama and it’s so cheap I wondered if it were worth it

[@niaiyania8845]

$6000??? I didn’t realize how much more MA classes cost in different areas 😫 I only paid $1690 for MA class. I work as a CNA right now and classes were FREE in high school .

[@SOPHIADANIELLE]

Wow! It’s crazy how much the costs differ from place to place!!

[@roslyn-rose124]

I'm currently taking MA classes but their free my trade school used the money from FAFSA

[@hannahcross345]

Less than $3k for 7 months of classes here in north Texas, including books, bls card, vaccines to get in and 2 months externship. I didn’t even know higher education could be so inexpensive!!

[@jorgejuarez2382]

I from nyc the school MA is over price, I was planning to study in Tampa fl cause 1/3 cost in there.

[@aznisles]

@@trishslone893 Check to see if your local state schools offer continuing education/workforce development. Non-credit continuing education courses at a community college are super cheap. Even better is if you can find an apprenticeship where you don't pay any tuition and fees, just for supplies. Try searching the name of your closest public school + "apprenticeship program" and see what pops up.

[@Alaloveonedirection]

I love your videos right now I’m in medical assistant program your videos make me can’t wait to graduated get into the workplace.

[@jessicagentry6379]

Did u get your associate or Certification?

[@kaylahundley9812]

Did you go for the diploma or degree

[@gixsyj.8510]

This video made me decide that I wanted to mayor as a MA

[@SOPHIADANIELLE]

Yay! So happy for you :)

[@faith_friend]

Here in Belgium for 1 year is 300 euro so very cheap thank u God

[@jennifercharbarneau2632]

I took that class as well.., Health Occupations. It helped me a ton with Medical Terminology.

[@veronicaruiz7705]

I paid 13000 in Texas for my MA program back in 2013 I love being an MA but I just found an LVN program in FL for 5000. I wish I didn’t pay so much for my MA.

[@rossiequintero2248]

How did you apply for your job that's the hard part some clinics don't have websites to apply on

[@StelenaDelenaLove]

$6,000 for 9 months??? 😲😲 The school I’m attending for medical assistant is $22,000 for 8 months 😫😫😫

[@SOPHIADANIELLE]

OMG! That's crazy!!!

[@StelenaDelenaLove]

SOPHIA DANIELLE Girl yes!!!! It’s a private university so that’s mainly why but still 🥺 A girl bout to be drowning in loans

[@StelenaDelenaLove]

SOPHIA DANIELLE do you mind me asking what school you went to?

[@SOPHIADANIELLE]

Yeah no kidding! I hope you're eligible for scholarships or aid of some kind!

[@SOPHIADANIELLE]

I went to Northcentral Technical College

[@hanacoahmed93]

I'm international student who wants to study medical assistant and would luv to know some good programs for this major, but the problem I don't know where to look for information😪

[@thatgirllalicia]

I’m looking into going to school. First medical receptionist then go back for medical assistant.. what school did you go to?

[@SOPHIADANIELLE]

Good for you girl!! I went to Northcentral Technical College!

[@Kay_7770]

Hey ThatgirllAlicia I am in school for Medical Administrative Assistant and I want to try that for a year or so then Medical Assistant.

[@thatgirllalicia]

Khaylor Griffin how do you like it so far?

[@nyiagardner7157]

New Subie. I love you MA videos they’re so inspirational. Keep up the good work!!!

[@SOPHIADANIELLE]

Thanks girl!!:)

[@melissacolon8586]

I'm want to move to WI and go to school there, what school did you go to?

[@SOPHIADANIELLE]

I went to northcentral technical college! I highly recommend it

[@pandac688]

Great video ! Please make more MA day in the life vlogs :)! 💉👍🏻

[@laceyrandomo4746]

In VA the CMA is about 4 months long for approximately $2k.

[@chiefkeef8902]

It's 20K here in Chicago 🤬

[@KilpatrickErin]

What did you go for? A degree or certificate?

[@SOPHIADANIELLE]

I actually got a technical diploma!

[@lux637]

SOPHIA DANIELLE what’s the difference between a degree or a diploma?

[@emilysteele1577]

I’m a junior in high school and have been looking into MA.... I just don’t know how to approach it?

[@SOPHIADANIELLE]

See if there is a technical/community college in your community that offers dual credit courses! Or try to get in with an academic counselor at your high school & go from there!

[@nicolewashington1647]

Im starting class next monday and i’m so excited. At my school the course is 11months long and $19,000 all together and now I’m kind of regretting it because after all loans I still have to pay back $11,000😩 I should have picked a different school.

[@Desireeerika]

Thats crazy! where are you going? i went to a local school in my area only paid 3,600 for my cma course. I had the best instructor she was a bad ass medical army vet.

[@nicolewashington1647]

Desi La Chingona Ik🤦‍♀️ It’s called lincoln tech.

[@pecantandoll9728]

Nicole Washington girl go searching for another school that’s ridiculously too much for that program

[@SOPHIADANIELLE]

I agree with everyone else! That’s too much money🤦🏻‍♀️ I would definitely explore other options! You don’t wanna spend that much money on the same education you could get somewhere else for a fraction of the cost!

[@bellajoseph5638]

Nicole Washington same here cause i was trying to go to a good school

[@Stefanyycm]

Omg .... I have to pay $13k for the MA program and it’s only 11 months

[@issacl5089]

I have to pay $15k it’s only 9 months

[@tifanylam6349]

Can medical assistants work in the operating room? I'm currently going for nursing but I will eventually want to advance to become an RNFA. I did an internship in the OR and find out that surgery is what I want to do. :)

[@SOPHIADANIELLE]

No, medical assistants can’t work in the OR but for people that are looking to work in the OR but but only go to school for a short amount of time so go for surgical tech!! Good luck to you with everything!!:)

[@tifanylam6349]

@@SOPHIADANIELLE I appreciate the support. Being honest with you, my heart in the surgical tech program because of my passion for surgeries. However, I feel like the nursing route is the best for me and it will also get me to where I want. It's going to require more school and training but it will definitely be worth it. This was my first video of your channel and I absolutely love it, you are amazing and so sweet! :)

[@SOPHIADANIELLE]

You got it girl!! Thank you so much for your support as well, I’m so glad you enjoyed my video!!😊

[@tifanylam6349]

@@SOPHIADANIELLE There is no doubt that you are a super caring medical assistant and provides high quality patient care. Keep up the good work and keep those videos coming! Thank you! :D

[@SOPHIADANIELLE]

Thank you so much! That made my day :)

[@bekahwheeler7642]

I see the UW cup and I can hear your accent, I’m guessing you’re from wisco?

[@SOPHIADANIELLE]

Bekah Wheeler haha yep! Central Wisconsin baby!!

[@bekahwheeler7642]

On Wisconsin!

[@lexiliraa]

I’m currently a Patient Care Tech, and I’m thinking about going to school to be an MA🤔I’m nervous

[@Kay_7770]

I'm in school for Medical Administrative Assistant. I started in April of 2019 and I graduate in august of 2020. The day after my birthday!!!!, possiblity with honors!!!. I am doing volunteer at a hospital because I feel like I need hands on and it's good to have. My school does not offer internship or externship for my program. So I decided me doing voluteer is best for me . Any suggestions anybody would recommend for going to school trying to be a Medical Administrative Assistant?

[@SOPHIADANIELLE]

How cool! That’s awesome. I think volunteering as a hospital is a great way to gain experience!

[@Angelaaa1015]

I’m doing the same schooling! And watching all these videos so i can get an idea of different roles and of eventually MA or something will be a fit for me later on

[@ashleyjasmine300]

I currently work as an RA and I am interested in becoming an MA 😍

[@SOPHIADANIELLE]

You should!! I love it!

[@sweetmarie1415]

New Subie and CONGRATULATIONS 😁😁👌🏽

[@SOPHIADANIELLE]

Thanks so much!

[@drewbarrymore4903]

Great video