Here’s what it takes to join the Professional Medical Assistant program at Kino College. Review each requirement below before you apply.

High School Diploma or GED

You need a high school diploma or an approved equivalent to enroll. We accept a GED, an approved homeschool diploma, a foreign diploma evaluated as equal to a U.S. diploma, a qualifying state exam certificate, or a transcript showing at least two years of credit toward a bachelor’s degree. We may ask you to confirm your diploma is valid, for example with a certified transcript or by checking with the state education department that issued it.

Still Finishing High School?

If you’re close to graduating, you may qualify for provisional admission. You’ll need an official letter from your school confirming you’re on track to graduate. While you’re on provisional status, you can’t receive federal Title IV financial aid or VA education benefits until we have proof you’ve graduated.

Personal Interview

Every applicant meets one-on-one with an admissions rep before enrolling. We’ll talk about the program, your goals, and whether this career is the right fit. If it’s not, we’ll let you know.

Background Check and Drug Screen

All students must pass a criminal background check and a drug screen. Felony, domestic violence, or drug-related convictions can affect your ability to work in healthcare, so you must report any of these before you enroll. If something comes up during the program, you must report it to the school right away. Not reporting it, failing a drug screen, or refusing a required check can get you removed from the program.

Health and Clinical Readiness

You’ll be in real medical centers working with real patients, so you need to meet basic health and safety standards. That includes proof of required vaccinations or immunity before you start Anatomy and Physiology, and the physical ability to do the hands-on work of a medical assistant.

Equal Opportunity

Kino College does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.