Welcome to the Associate of Science Degree - Medical Assisting

The ability to work well with people, be well organized, and be emphatic in dealing with patients are essential qualities in a medical assistant. The Medical Assisting program at Cañada is designed to provide the finest training and experience available. Through the expertise of a talented faculty and exposure to professionals in the field, students can expect to learn administrative duties such as medical/financial records management, medical report transcription, patient appointment scheduling, and clinical duties including preparation of patients for examination, assistance with minor surgery, giving injections, and operating electrocardiographs. Apply their education and training to begin employment in health care. Use updated job skills to maintain or advance in current employment.

Career Path

The field of Medical Assisting is one of the fastest growing occupations in this decade. Career opportunities for the well-trained medical assistant are plentiful. Graduates of Cañada’s program secure employment in physician’s offices, clinic, hospitals, labs, medical publication firms, laboratories, pharmaceutical firms, public health agencies, and the claims departments of health insurance companies. 

Eligibility

Post Study Work Visa

Post Study Work Visa availability - YES

Admission Requirements

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Skyline College below

1. WASSCE/A level Certificate

2. School Transcript

3. Passport

4. Recommendation Letter

English Language Requirement

Cañada College will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12 year education or English is designated as the primary and official language, and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit  

1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Intakes

September, 2025

From January, 2025 to July, 2025

Open

January, 2026

From January, 2025 to November, 2025

Open

September, 2026

From May, 2025 to July, 2026

Open