I'm trying to decide what to do and was wondering if anyone had some real advice. I'm a 54 year old male in Indiana, no medical background and I'm considering going to Medical Assistant school. I have been out of work for one year and I am considering a carrer change from inventory control/purchasing. I've met with Med Tech college, Ross and International Business College. The tuition at IBC is $22,800 for an Associates Degree (14 months). They are accredited by the CAAHEP where the others are not. I've read quit a few posts about the MA field regarding the demand for MA's and the demand for males. If anyone has input, I would appreciate it.

Are You Still In School? No

Are You Working? No

Dennis,

We had a little discussion here a while back. Copy and paste this to your browser.

http://pub10.bravenet.com/forum/static/show.php?usernum=792761550&frmid=14&msgid=1233607&cmd=show

That out of the way, I will not discourage you from trying. Currently I work in family practice. I think there are advantages to having guys in the office, but I'm biased In my current work situation, I have yet to get one negative comment. My boss called me into her office this afternoon and let me know she thought I was doing a great job. The patients and staff are happy, the docs are happy and the boss is happy. What else is there?

Your Professional Title/Credentials: CMA (AAMA)

Are You Working? Yes

For that price? No way. I paid less than that for my BSN-RN. And I make three times as much as when I was an CMA. Go to a J.C. and save some money if you are going to do it. Its a good career, but not if you have to pay that much to get the training. It will take you YEARS to pay that back.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: BSN-RN, PHN, CLD-CBI, CCMA-C

Are You Working? Yes

Your Professional Title/Credentials: Website Admin/Site Owner

Community College is definitely the way to go! I am getting my education for $5000, and it is QUALITY.

Jenny