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Specializes in geriatrics.

Hello All,

So, I started out at Tidewater Community College in 2011, started doing my general education courses. I found out by one of teachers it is best to do the CNA program to ensure a spot in any medical field for this college. After I completed the program. I get a letter stating they want me to take even more classes. So, I have opted out of TCC and have been looking at Centura in Virgina Beach, and Sentara. I want to do a Medical Assistant program. Sentara only offers Care partner and not MA... Im trying to get feedback as school you guys felt were best in your opinion or which schools do you notice your employer accepts more so over another. I want to ensure i get the best career possible.

Thanks to all that reply.

Stephanie:-)

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Specializes in Nursing Professional Development.

I don't fully understand your situation. Who wants you to take more classes? TCC? If it's TCC, they probably mean academic pre-req's, not a CNA/MA program. So that confuses.

If you already have a CNA, I can't imagine that it would be worth investing the money and time into an MA program. Focus on completing the pre-req's to the RN program that is the best fit for you. Don't waste time and money and "extras" that won't add much.

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Specializes in geriatrics.

sorry for the confusion Tidewater Community College told me it would be best to take the CNA program to ensure I could take one of the medical programs so in August 2012 I began to take the CNA program as of February of this year I have obtainedmy certificate by taking the board exam my question was would it be best to go to go to sentara or centura to finish out as a medical assistant or Care Partner I know there is a significant difference in price I am just trying to figure out the best solution where I can be ensured job

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

No training will ensure a job. You need to look at current career opportunities /classifieds to see what is currently available. If this is a private school they are required to publish graduation & job placement rates for each program. Why not work as a CNA if you are already certified and save the money rather than take an MA or care partner course with no guaranteed job.

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