What is the difference between a medical assistant certificate and a diploma?

In general and depending where the program was taken, a diploma in medical assisting would have general education requirements within the program such as, English, possibly some math, anatomy and physiology, possibly some chemistry etc. Typically you would fine this in programs offered by colleges, especially community colleges. The certificate would be strictly focused on the career oriented courses. However, if you plan on taking this program, you would be prudent to consider taking it through a college, and not through some private institution, where the tuition would be much more, and possibly not as recognized by employers.

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