19 Best Medical Assistant Programs In Little Rock, AR (2022 Updated)

Went for heart echo. Short line for covid-19 pre check. Forced social distancing in waiting room. Reasonable wait time for check-in and actual test. And you must wear a mask all over building. Which is ok with me because of my regular illnesses.Jacqueline Biddle

UAMS Cancer treatment staff are all wonderful, highly professional and so so caring. I can't imagine going through this anywhere else!Rory Bowers

I have worked with such an Awesome and Phenomenal Team of Professors, Doctors, Nurses and Techs, and anyone that wears a UAMS badge 😀vivian hervey

The past 10 weeks at Little Rock School of Dental Assisting have been 10 weeks that I will remember forever.. It has been such an incredible experience. RACHAEL, CHARLA AND MEGHAN are truly wonderful at what they do. I am extremely thankful to each of them for taking the time to teach each one of us everything that is necessary to be successful as dental assistant. I absolutely enjoyed these 10 weeks and met some of the most amazing people I have ever came across. Definitely a place where you will learn and have fun while learning. I absolutely recommend doing the program. It's easy if you stay focused throughout the 10 weeks. A wonderful hands on experience!Suylen Chavira

My last day at this wonderful school is on Friday and i am so so sad to leave all of my new friends and my awesome teachers! It’s amazing how close we became in just 10 short weeks! I always felt encouraged, supported and loved! All of our hard work has paid off! It’s bittersweet to part on Friday but i know that each of us are ready to crush it! I can’t thank my teachers enough for the hard work and effort they put in as well! They really care as long as you’re willing to do your part as well! If your looking for a career, a change or a new opportunity i highly recommend this program! Every single day was worth it!Briana Rowlett

THIS IS THE BEST PROGRAM. I was weary about starting a career in dental assisting, but thankfully i did and chose APEX. I even landed a job before finishing school in March. I learned so much and got a lot of hands on experience within the 10 weeks of going to school. A big Shout Out to Charla for being the BEST instructor! Any questions or concerns I had I knew I could ask Charla! This program not only gave me a great education but it brought me the best of friends! 10/10!!Karmyn Bramlett

The teachers to me are awesome and willing to work with you if you have questions don't be afraid to ask because they will get you an answer. Ms. Lamb is one of the best. So let me rant. The school has issues a few which they addressed immediately so that was a plus. But omg supplies we never have any how are we supposed to be successful in phlebotomy and don't have anything to practice with. They want you to have so many sticks but no equipment to do so. If they get the structure of the school together and also get the right amount of supplies to accommodate students it will be a little better. Also they need to have a week where you can have volunteers come to get blood drawn because the other students don't want to participate. ( They will eventually need people to volunteer for them as well.)Ronnesha Jones

I would have to say this is one of the most unprofessional unorganized schools ever! Teachers came and went when I was there. Only a handful truly care! Jade has been a God send in all of this mess, but I would recommend if you can go to another program please do it! Graduation was supposed to be in August and then postponed until October and now October is here and can take a photo or anything in caps and gowns, proper preparation would have avoid this, but the school is just like well your working and have a diploma so oh well! That’s really trashy for me!Ciarra Hopkins

I Had an awesome experience at eastern I completed both programs dental assistant and medical assistant… But I didn't know that's eastern wasn't CODA accredited.. BC my mother passed away and I was unable to reinstate my dental assistant license bc I was out of town for a month I wasn't thinking straight at that time…. I feel like that was money and time wasted on the dental program..but now I'm working in a Laboratory which I love…Chantell Hughes

I would absolutely give this course zero stars if I could, all because of the instructor. If you need to stick to the three week timeline, this course isn’t for you. She will cancel class frequently. Once because she forgot the keys to let us into the classroom, twice with a message telling us before hand (one of those being only thirty minutes before the class so the majority of the class was already on their way and some didn’t receive a message at all), and once she simply did not show up without informing anyone. We had to call student services who had to call her to see if she was even going to show up. And when she does actually show up to class she is late, she discusses her religion, and she discusses personal stories that do not pertain to the course work like her desire to start her own phlebotomy school and etc. She even gave us all her work phone number and work email to contact her at and most students in my class claim that they have tried to reach her with questions and/or concerns and have gotten no response. One of the many things discussed in this course is professionalism yet the instructor is completely unprofessional. We all paid to be in this class and our time is just as valuable as hers, but she clearly doesn’t respect our time. The course seems like it could actually be really good if only we had an instructor who was dedicated and professional unlike Erica Malcomb.D P

The worst place I booked the course and every time the instructor is never show up without any excuse, and I rescheduled it but with the same problem. I decided to cancel the course and they never refund my money until now. Never go there!!!N E

Location is very accessible and the coursework is taught well. Instructors are nice. I finished the program feeling confident in the skills I learned. There’s a Trader Joe’s around the corner so I could get healthy snacks before class.Gigi Brown

Let me start by saying that if you are thinking about getting certified in any of the multiple programs this school has to offer, don't think about it twice and do it! The staff is amazing people who are always there to help you as much as possible with any concerns you might have, I have thought about getting certified for a long time but I never did due to some not pleasant experiences with other organizations in the past but as soon as I stepped into ACHC they made me feel like home, The instructors do an amazing job! I had Kristy as my instructor and I must say that I'm beyond grateful for all the insight and help she provided me during my time at ACHC, having this MLT certification has been a great achievement in my career, and with no doubt, I'm coming back to this school for more! All I can say is Thank you! Thank y'all for everything!Alex

I’m so glad I found ACHC . I was so reluctant because of my age but when I tell you it was the absolute best decision I have made . Since taking my Patient Care Tech course I have gained so much experience and I’ve even got the job I’ve always wanted. Thank you ACHC for helping me become a better me !!!!! ACHC has become like family now . If you’re looking for a great school give ACHC a call . The instructors are very knowledgeable , friendly , helpful and encouraging. 😀Dionne Ervin

The staff is highly knowledgeable of the material and do a great job at preparing students for exams. I felt extremely comfortable working with everyone there and they made sure everyone felt safe and acknowledged throughout the entire process. I would HIGHLY recommend this school to anyone, and if I ever needed a class that they happen to offer I would be more than happy to return for further education. All around an amazing experience!!!Camilia Nauden

I enrolled in a Medical Assistant program here with hopes of obtaining my CMA and working as a CMA while I return back to college to further myself. Upon enrolling I was told that we would be able to take our certification anywhere in the U.S. that was not true. Also, we were told that we would be placed at jobs insuring that we had jobs after we gained our credentials, this NEVER happened almost 2 months later and I still don't have employment as a Medical Assistant. We were supposed to participate in an externship while enrolled in the course, but I passed my National test and obtained my certification before any of this happened. This is extremely disappointing and frustrating. You do something to try and make a better life for yourself but nothing comes of it.Ashley Campbell

I had the pleasure of obtaining my CCMA license here recently through AECC whom is partnered with Vincennes University . Mr Nathan McKee was my instructor and he was nothing short of phenomenal with his patience , encouraging words and his ability to work with my fellow classmates and I and teaching us so much information in a 14 wk span; as well as giving each of us or one on one lessons during our phlebotomy and EKG technician training , Mr. Nathan relentlessly made it his mission to get each one of us prepared for the medical field. I cannot thank Mr. Nathan enough for being the best instructor I have ever had and because of him I can now use my new license to provide a better life for my children and I .Ashley Hatton

Nathan was a great instructor and great at providing real world insight. He was incredibly knowledgeable and overall awesome. Keep him and pay him more! The overall program is an awesome opportunity for those starting or changing careers. I'm grateful for the experience. Improvement can be made to the responsiveness of office staff to emails. After the program ends, there is support offered but there is no follow through. I was able to land a job within my preferred specialty.Cierra Lee

This program was amazing! I loved everything, the teacher an how much I learned just in a couple days words couldn’t even be explained!!! & it’s very affordable highly recommendTevon King

I am *meticulous* about my dental health, so being without dental insurance has concerned me. I had more than a little apprehension about being seen here, but I am overwhelmingly satisfied. My hygienist, Lexi, did a thorough exam at my first visit and then a fantastic cleaning when I returned. If I had any doubts about the quality of care I was receiving, I would have been reassured by the instructor checking student work, but there were no problems whatsoever – just a great experience and fabulous cleaning at a very reasonable cost. Highly recommended!Gwendolynn Combs

Good luck trying to get information over the phone. Agree with the earlier comment and I've been going here for over 2 years part-time. You will HAVE to go to the school to get any information, ever. You can call every single person on the faculty list for Admissions and Records and will get voicemail 100% of the time on any given day. You will be told wrong information from some advisors so I've been really careful to get second opinions. I was told I needed X amount of credits to graduate by one advisor only to find out that in my last semester I actually needed 7 classes. Had to take all 7 in one semester if I wanted to graduate as planned. I did it but it was hell. Certain professors are not to blame for the lack of admin support. I've had some great professors and good classes but the infrastructure is severely lacking and unfortunately, that is the first impression many get of college. If you are not prepared to take on every little issue by yourself, pick another school.Chelsea Thompson

i only gave 3 for some reasons, first, make sure you do keep communicating staffs here since no one told me about my college transcript ( had to order another one from different college) 2nd, there were no communication at all to let me know whats going on when i found out that there were some conflict according to my email they sent. The process to get in may be a hassle but if you do not give up and fight to get things done then it will be worth it. Make sure your college transcript says your last enrollment if transferred like me. If you are taking classes at another college then there will be conflict here. Just heads upKayla Kolton

Do your basics here. Quick, cheap, and easy. Then transfer over to your 4 year college which will more than likely be UALR. NEVER let your guidance counselor "guide" you. In other words, do NOT allow them to make your schedule without double checking it. 99% of the time you will be put in classes that you don't even need which means it will take you longer to graduate. Don't be a dummy. Get a print out of the classes that you need for your degree and just start putting them on your schedule. Don't waste electives by taking some class you don't need. Take a class that counts towards your degree as an elective.Patryk

I was originally a student at a private school in Texas. One of the best in the world. So when we had to move here for a family illness, I was highly guarded about what I would find in quality at a public school…especially in Arkansas. Although I had three advisors screw up my plan three times in a row, I finally got the assistant dean as my advisor. She was wonderful and I am a graduate of the College of Arts, Letters and Sciences. I have to say I was highly impressed at the level of education and support that I received at UALR. Additional to a quality education, I was impressed with administration and the people's willingness to help me when I needed it and to call me back when they said they would. Teachers are mostly helpful. I was an online student so availability in a teacher is key. Sure there was one or two that weren't the best at it but I fortunately am tech enough to get myself through what I needed. I did not witness and racism, homophobia or bigotry on campus between students and teachers. However it seems to me that a lot of angry people in the reviews feel differently. I personally did not witness it. Additionally, my wife is an adjunct professor here and I know for a fact she cares immensely and passionately about ALL of her students and a lot of students are looking for excuses to not do the work but to get credit for nothing. It's not a food line, it's college. You want a good grade? You have to do the work and you have to do it well. You are adults. Act like it. A lot of people I met were just adult high schoolers in their maturity level. THAT is not UALR's fault.Sid

If you have the patience to deal with lack of communication and knowledge of the most basic things like me than apply if you do not avoid this school like the Black Plague! Seriously! I am in process applying for the nursing program transferring from out of state University. Mr. Jon Vickers never answer the phone or give you a call back, I literally call this man 10 times in the past two weeks and no answer or phone call back! He is suppose to be head of nursing department but he never answer any calls. Front desk people could never answer the most basic questions like “ when are the nursing application going to be available” they always transfer me and no one every seems to be available. Only good experience I had is talking to Belinda White. This school needs a lot of work with communication and keep their staff up to date on basic information.Elexus T

The university has gone straight up in the past 10 years. They have established one of the top 3(possibly the very top) engineering and have partnered with a great medical school(UAMS). The money they have been given helped to secure talented professors and great staff. Past that though, they have started to recruit high end students and provide scholarship money for all. For example, I received a full ride plus some spending money as a result of my "high performance" (read as standardized test scores). Be aware that, like most other state colleges, most awards are based off of test scores and having above a 3.5 in high school. Overall, the school has a bit of a bad rap around Arkansas because of what it was over 50 years ago, but it has become a competitor for the best in state college and is definitely still headed up.Red Rabbit

As a recent graduate of the RN program, I can confidently say, no one should ever attend this school. They will take as much money as they can from you, and half of the instructor written questions make zero sense. If you want to attend a program where administrators will help you out if they know your family, this is the one for you. If you want a program where the Dean of Nursing looks like the great value version of Paula Dean, clearly is taking too many benzos, and your words go in one ear and out the other, this is the program for you. Save yourself time and go to UALR or JRMC, or really any other Nursing program. Don't forget to check this school's NCLEX pass rates and accreditation status, before you apply. God speed.Seth Hannahs

If I could give negative stars I would. Even though I have graduated from this school. I would not recommend anyone to attend. If your records do not get lost by its employees then the instructors will attempt to degrade you intellectually. Too many individuals at this school spend their time focused on the wrong things. Just happy I made it out. They have a lot of work to do, just ask the students especially those of RN and PN programs. I have been told the other programs they offer are pretty decent.Tira Broadway

If you want a college that only gives you a third of your refund then doesn't know how to explain their messup, here's the school you want to go to. Teachers are pulling information off Pinterest to even teach to their students… 2/10Anonymous Anonymous

Delicious and visually artful 3-course luncheon was thoroughly enjoyed while service staff were attentive and efficient. The food is prepared by "chefs in training" but definitely performing at advanced level. White table cloths and spacious seating between tables provided for quiet, serene atmosphere and pleasant conversation. Base cost of the meal is only $15+ tip but a suggestion is made for patrons to consider extra generosity as proceeds for funding the culinary program.3 M

I loved that place it has so much and they really do care about there students they even give there students a job opening if you work hard and show you really love what you are doingMystical Faye

I took the course close to 3 years ago. Mrs. Loy was very professional, helpful and knowledgeable. It took 4 weeks to complete and I was able to go at night after work (5-9pm). I was sponsored by a nursing home to go to her class for free (they paid for it) and I had a job as soon as I completed the program. Mrs. Loy provided all the tools I needed to take the state test and we practiced the clinical tasks daily. She really makes it easy to learn! I highly recommend her program.Melissa Fiorino

PAL CNA is a great program! I took the class before I got into nursing school, and it helped me out so much when I got in. The things that you are taught not only help in teaching you to be a great CNA, but a great nurse too if that’s what you are wanting to do. With the knowledge that I gained from this course, I was able to work in varying positions at various hospitals with ease and confidence. If you are considering getting your CNA, I would highly recommend this program.Justin Edmison

I took this class 2 years ago, Ms Loy is an amazing instructor who is patient and very professional. I absolutely love being a CNA I worked in a long-term care facility for a year and I moved over to In-Home Care working for a family in their home. With the instruction that I recieved from PAL CNA Academy I felt completely comfortable and competent to work in either environment. I highly recommend this class to anyone who is looking to enter the medical profession.Kelly Short

I’ve been wanting to be a nurse more than half my life! When I googled schools PAL CNA Training Academy came up so I looked into the program. When I say they being in this class has been the best 2 weeks. We learned more than I could have imagined and Mrs. Loy and Mrs Lisa made sure we were 100% confident in the skills they showed us and made sure we were more than prepared to help our patient. We also had fun doing it! Being Pre nursing I wanted to make sure I could learn to care for the whole patient and this program was the best thing I could have decided! Amazing teachers and training. Also can’t wait to start Phlebotomy with the program next week! If you’re looking into going to the healthcare field PAL has CNA, Phlebotomy and EKG. Having those under your belt is going to be so beneficial for your job! Go check it out!!Adrienne Thompson

This course was a whirlwind for me as someone with mostly disability waiver services for years. It gave me new information to care better for my loved one who is total care and I'm super prepared to test for state licensing exam. Both instructors are very professional and know how to meet you halfway to get understanding. 10/10.laura sullivan

Mrs. Loy was so sweet and understanding of everyone’s situation from what I understood and saw. She really helped me grasp information faster than I thought I could. I took this class to give me a boost when applying for nursing school in January and to get out of retail! Thanks Mrs. Loy ❤️Madison Barth

Great school. Knowledgeable instructors and amazing tuition price. Offers transfer programs to top AR 4 year universities.Alyssa Reyes

I am grateful for having the chance to work with this college and all of the teachers,advisors and professors and being able to apply myself. I LOVE this college♥️😇🤗🙏ITS AMAZING!!!Susan