Medical assistants typically graduate from postsecondary education
programs, and employers may prefer to hire assistants who have completed
these programs. Programs for medical assisting are available from
community colleges, vocational schools, technical schools, and
universities and take about 1 year to complete. These programs usually
lead to a certificate or diploma. Some community and junior colleges
offer 2-year programs that lead to an associate’s degree. All programs
have classroom and laboratory portions that include lessons in anatomy
and medical terminology.
Some medical assistants have a high school diploma or equivalent and learn their duties on the job.
There
are no formal educational requirements for becoming a medical assistant
in most states. Some states require assistants to graduate from an
accredited program, pass an exam, or both to do advanced tasks, such as
taking x rays and giving injections. I Found this on UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
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