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Why Advanced eClinical Training Is a Top Online Medical Assistant Program in 2026

Choosing the best online medical assistant program in 2026 isn’t just about convenience.
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Medical Assistant Online Training With Proven Outcomes

Medical assistant online training is no longer judged by flexibility alone.
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Getting Clinical Experience for Medical School & PA School in 2026

Admissions committees are no longer impressed by shadowing alone. They want to see hands-on patient care, responsibility, and real exposure to healthcare environments. Learn the best ways to gain clinical experience for medical and PA school this year, including patient-care roles that strengthen applications.
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Advanced eClinical Training recognized best online Medical Assistant program with externship and job placement support

How to Become a Medical Assistant Online in 2026

Choosing the best online medical assistant program means selecting training that leads to certification and employment.
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Rated #1 Online Medical Assistant Program by Forbes Education

Advanced eClinical Training was rated the #1 Online Medical Assistant Program by Forbes Education, recognizing its CCMA-aligned curriculum, guaranteed externship placement, and career-focused approach to healthcare training.
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PCT vs. CNA: Which Healthcare Career Path Is Right for You?

Patient Care Technician vs.
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Top 33 Medical Assistant Skills That Employers Want

Are you interested in becoming a medical assistant? If so, it helps to know which medical assistant skills employers value most.
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What is a Patient Care Technician & What Do They Do?

What is a patient care technician & what do they do? Get the details and how ACT's accelerated program can get you there in less time!
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What Aspiring PAs Need to Know in a Rapidly Changing Healthcare Landscape

Are you considering a career as a physician assistant (PA)? Demand for this important and rapidly growing healthcare role is on the rise, offering…
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Patient Care Technician vs. Certified Medical Assistant: What’s the Difference?

Learn the differences between patient care technicians & certified medical assistants to choose the right healthcare career for you at the ACT blog!
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Advanced eClinical Training Receives U.S. Department of Labor Approval

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Advanced eClinical Training (ACT), a nationally recognized provider of online allied‑health education, has been officially approved by the U.S.
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Earn College Credit Through ACT’s ACE-Approved CCMA Program

We’re excited to share that our Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) program has been officially approved for college credit recommendation by the American Council…
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