Where is the Eagan campus located?

The Rasmussen University Eagan campus is at 1305 Corporate Center Drive, Eagan, situated to the south of Saint Paul in the Minnesota west community, just off Interstate 494 and Pilot Knob Road. No need to worry about parking—the Eagan campus is located on the first two floors of a business center that includes ample parking for a seamless commute. If you’re wondering what else is nearby, check out the outlet mall, Twin Cities Premium Outlets or the Mall of America, which is less than ten minutes away from campus. For football fans, the new Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center, which hosts the Minnesota Vikings, is only three miles from campus—perfect for when you’d like to catch a practice during the dog days of training camp.

What are the healthcare labs like in Eagan?

The Eagan campus also hosts a top-of-the-line Simulation Center and updated labs to help students become trusted medical assistants. These include an entire nursing suite created to emulate an actual hospital setting, including a simulation labor and delivery and emergency room.

What are the classrooms like at the Eagan campus?

In 2021, the Eagan campus completed a move into a new facility to help accommodate large, high-tech classrooms, new computer labs and equipment, and updated labs and simulation equipment for Nursing and Health Sciences programs. When you need a place to study—or a break from studying to become a medical assistant—head on over to our on-campus indoor and outdoor student commons, student lounge, or two computer labs. Students can also access tutoring services and resources on campus and online.

What exams will I qualify for to become a certified medical assistant?

The Rasmussen University Medical Assisting Diploma program will prepare you for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA). Plus, the fee for the first attempt at each certification exam is included in the total program cost. After our Medical Assistant program, you may also qualify to register and sit for additional certification exams through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA): CPT (Certified Phlebotomy Technician), CMAA (Certified Medical Administrative Assistant), CET (Certified EKG Technician), CEHRS (Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist). Other exams or certificate/training with a Medical Assistant Diploma through the American Medical Technologist (AMT): RPT (Registered Phlebotomy Technician), ECG (Electrocardiogram) Certificate, POCT (Point-of-Care Testing), help get reliable testing results for prompt patient treatment, Immunization Certification.

What other Health Sciences or Nursing programs are available at the Eagan campus?

Not sure if Medical Assisting is right for you but still interested in patient care or working with a healthcare team? Consider one of these at the Eagan campus: Practical Nursing Diploma, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Healthcare Associate’s degree, Radiologic Technology Associate's degree, Medical Billing and Coding Certificate.

Medical Assisting Diploma Eagan, MN

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Medical Assisting Diploma in Eagan, Minnesota

Medical assistants combine both front- and back-office duties in a healthcare setting, which is why our Eagan campus provides training through hands-on healthcare labs, flexible online courses and virtual interactive lectures. The Rasmussen University Eagan campus has been serving the community for over 30 years and was recently remodeled to accommodate large, high-tech classrooms, new computer labs and equipment. That also includes updated labs and simulation equipment for Nursing and Health Sciences students.

You may be able to earn your Medical Assisting Diploma for under $11,500 if you qualify for the up to $4K Medical Assisting Inspire Grant2 and complete four online self-directed assessments.4

With convenient access from I-494 and I-35E, come see how medical assistants play a critical role in patient care.

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Eagan

Address: 1305 Corporate Center Drive
Eagan, Minnesota 55121

Phone: 651-687-9000
Fax: 651-687-0507

Hours: M–TH: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; F: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; SA–SU: Closed

Practice Your Medical Assistant Skills at Home

What better way to practice your skills than on your schedule? As a Rasmussen University Medical Assisting program student, you can choose to attend live online and interactive lectures or listen to lectures at a time that’s convenient for you.

Online video tutorials are available for every assessment to help you practice before you collaborate with Medical Assisting students and faculty at the Eagan campus labs and mock clinicals. You’ll review how to perform injections, blood draws, EKG testing, emergency management and more—all in the comfort of your home.

What Types of Medical Assisting Diploma Courses Will I Take?

Medical assistants are expected to work directly with patients, so you’ll experience a combination of easy-to-navigate online courses and in-person collaboration at our Eagan campus.

Fundamentals in Clinical Techniques
- Develop and apply skills in injections, phlebotomy and basic vital signs
- Understand the reasoning and sequencing of immunizations and basic lab functions
- Review proper techniques in providing efficient patient care
Clinical Laboratory Applications & Diagnostic Procedures I
- Continue to develop clinical skills by incorporating more medical procedures
- Demonstrate skills in proper laboratory specimen collections, respiratory treatment procedures, and vision and hearing screenings
Administrative Medical Assistant Practices
- Review front office skills, including critical thinking, communication and office policies
- Practice confidentiality and the maintenance of medical records
- Understand the process and use of Electronic Health Records in a medical setting

What Medical Assisting Program Skills Will I Gain?

Direct Patient Care and Admin Responsibilities

Learn how to safely and directly interact with patients, assist physicians and other healthcare workers, and lead a variety of office administrative procedures.

Medical Office Procedures

Discuss clinical procedures such as administering injections, obtaining vital signs, performing EKGs, drawing blood and assisting in minor surgical procedures.

Clinical Confidence

Develop the necessary clinical skills and build your confidence to perform routine clinical tasks, including scheduling and collecting laboratory specimens, clinical lab testing, and safety skills in a medical setting.

Transferable Skills

Enhance the skills that transfer into every career, including critical thinking, communication, digital fluency, information literacy, diversity, equity and inclusion, and ethics and professional responsibility.

"Rasmussen makes it so much easier for you to become a medical assistant, to having organized classes, the one-on-one structure, the field trips that you get to take to see different places where you can really touch a life and touch a patient's life."

Beckie W.
Medical Assisting Graduate and Certified Medical Assistant

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Medical Assistants Career Outlook in Minnesota

1,8105 Projected annual job openings for medical assistants in Minnesota (2022–2032)

+13%5 Projected medical assistant job growth in Minnesota (2022–2032)

11,8406 Estimated employment of medical assistants in Minnesota (2022–2032)

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Tuition Cost & Savings

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With eight start dates a year at most campuses and a total of 12 courses, students can finish in as few as 12 months3 for an estimated total program cost of $20,363.

$328 cost per credit
x 51 total credits
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$16,728 total tuition
+ $3,635 total fees
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$20,363 estimated total program cost

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Higher education should be a manageable investment. Eligible new students could earn their Medical Assisting Diploma for under $11,500 if they qualify for the up to $4K Medical Assisting Inspire Grant2 and complete four self-directed assessments.4 These online assessments allow you to prove that you already have the knowledge of a particular course and don’t need to take it.

Talk to an admissions advisor and learn how our Medical Assisting Diploma program is designed to be more affordable with transfer credits, loans and grants, such as corporate and military grants, for those who qualify.

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To learn more entrance requirements for the Rasmussen University Medical Assisting Diploma program and receive help planning your healthcare or medical assistant career path, contact an admissions advisor. They will also speak to you about general education courses, immunizations, background checks and TEAS scores.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Eagan campus located?

The Rasmussen University Eagan campus is at 1305 Corporate Center Drive, Eagan, situated to the south of Saint Paul in the Minnesota west community, just off Interstate 494 and Pilot Knob Road.
No need to worry about parking—the Eagan campus is located on the first two floors of a business center that includes ample parking for a seamless commute.
If you’re wondering what else is nearby, check out the outlet mall, Twin Cities Premium Outlets or the Mall of America, which is less than ten minutes away from campus. For football fans, the new Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center, which hosts the Minnesota Vikings, is only three miles from campus—perfect for when you’d like to catch a practice during the dog days of training camp.
What are the healthcare labs like in Eagan?

The Eagan campus also hosts a top-of-the-line Simulation Center and updated labs to help students become trusted medical assistants. These include an entire nursing suite created to emulate an actual hospital setting, including a simulation labor and delivery and emergency room.
What are the classrooms like at the Eagan campus?

In 2021, the Eagan campus completed a move into a new facility to help accommodate large, high-tech classrooms, new computer labs and equipment, and updated labs and simulation equipment for Nursing and Health Sciences programs.
When you need a place to study—or a break from studying to become a medical assistant—head on over to our on-campus indoor and outdoor student commons, student lounge, or two computer labs. Students can also access tutoring services and resources on campus and online.
What exams will I qualify for to become a certified medical assistant?
The Rasmussen University Medical Assisting Diploma program will prepare you for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).7 Plus, the fee for the first attempt at each certification exam is included in the total program cost.8
After our Medical Assistant program, you may also qualify to register and sit for additional certification exams (exam fees not included) through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)9:
- CPT (Certified Phlebotomy Technician)
- CMAA (Certified Medical Administrative Assistant)
- CET (Certified EKG Technician)
- CEHRS (Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist)
Other exams or certificate/training with a Medical Assistant Diploma through the American Medical Technologist (AMT):
- RPT (Registered Phlebotomy Technician)
- ECG (Electrocardiogram) Certificate
- POCT (Point-of-Care Testing), help get reliable testing results for prompt patient treatment
- Immunization Certification
What other Health Sciences or Nursing programs are available at the Eagan campus?
Not sure if Medical Assisting is right for you but still interested in patient care or working with a healthcare team? Consider one of these at the Eagan campus:

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Accreditation

Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)

The Medical Assisting Diploma program at the Eagan campus in Minnesota is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

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Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Rasmussen University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

The Medical Assisting Diploma program at the Aurora/Naperville (with an ABHES approved separate education center in Mokena/Tinley Park), Rockford, and Romeoville/Joliet campuses in Illinois; the Fort Myers, Ocala, Central Pasco, and Tampa/Brandon campuses in Florida; the Green Bay campus in Wisconsin; and the Bloomington, Eagan, Hennepin/Anoka and Mankato campuses in Minnesota are accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education School (ABHES).

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North Bethesda, MD 20852
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Students who enroll in the Rasmussen University Medical Assisting Diploma program and begin their program on or after May 10, 2023, and prior to April 7, 2025, may be eligible for the following toward their degree at Rasmussen University:
- A grant worth up to $4,000 to be equally divided quarterly throughout an eligible student’s first four (4) quarters in the Medical Assisting Diploma program.
  - Students will be billed at the standard tuition rate plus applicable fees before the grant is applied. Student is responsible for all applicable book fees.
  - The maximum amount of the Grant is $1,000 per quarter, up to $4,000 total.
  - Eligibility will be verified by the Admissions/Financial Aid Office before the grant is awarded.
Additional Terms and Conditions:
- Student must maintain continuous enrollment to remain eligible. A student who withdraws and re-enrolls may no longer be eligible for the grant.  Students who previously received the Medical Assisting Inspire Grant are not eligible for the Medical Assisting Inspire Grant a second time. 
- All entrance and acceptance requirements for the University must be met.   
- Grants are non-transferable, and no substitution or cash equivalent/refund is allowed.  
- Students with tuition rates at or lower than $258 per credit for full-time rates and $334 per credit for part-time rates are not eligible for any grants or scholarships offered by the University with the following exceptions.
  - Students who start the Healthcare Certificate, Medical Assisting Diploma, or Healthcare/Health Sciences Associates with a Medical Assisting Specialization programs on or after May 8, 2024, may be eligible for institutional grants regardless of program or course tuition rate provided they meet all other applicable terms and conditions for the grants.
- The Medical Assisting Inspire Grant may not be combined with any other grants or scholarships offered through Rasmussen University.  
- Students who previously received the Alumni Grant, Alumni Achievement Grant, or Medical Assisting Diploma Wellness Grant are not eligible for the Medical Assisting Inspire Grant.  
- Employees of any APEI Educational Unit, including Rasmussen College, LLC and their family members are not eligible for this grant.  
- Rasmussen University reserves the right to add, discontinue or amend scholarship and grant programs at its discretion. Any student currently receiving scholarship or grant funds at the time of the amendment will be notified.  
- Corporate Alliance Grant students remain eligible for the Start Strong Savings (promo code for no cost Self-directed Assessments).
- Grant value cannot exceed tuition cost.
Completion time is dependent on the number of courses completed each term.
Estimated program cost breakdown for full or part-time students:
- $328 per credit x 51 credits = $16,728 + $3,635 total fees = $20,363 estimated full-time or part-time program cost
- $4,000 Medical Assisting Inspire Grant + $4,896 from Self-Directed Assessments (14 credits x $328 per credit + $780 in course technology + $120 in books - $596 in SDA fees) = $8,896 total saving
- $20,363 estimated part-time program cost - $8,896 total savings = $11,467 estimated full or part-time program cost
Labor Market Employment Outlook Statistics reported through CareerOneStop, [employment information accessed October 31, 2024] https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/StateAndLocal/ProjectedEmployment.aspx?soccode=319092&location=MN. Projected Annual Job Openings in Minnesota for the occupation listed refers to the average annual job openings due to growth and net replacement.
MN Employment and Economic Development, Occupational Employment Statistics, Detailed Occupation Data 31-9092 Medical Assistants, [career information accessed November 2024] https://apps.deed.state.mn.us/lmi/oes/detailedOccupationData?code=319092&oidgeog=2709SW0000. Employment conditions in your area may vary.
Graduates of our programmatically-accredited programs can sit for the CMA or RMA exam; graduates of our non-programmatically-accredited programs can sit for the RMA exam. Visit the accreditation page for full details regarding programmatic accreditation.
The application fee for each qualified student’s first exam attempt is included in the total program costs. Should you need to take the exam more than once to receive a passing score, you will be responsible for all subsequent exam application fees. Contact an admissions advisor to determine the best exam option for you.
Certification guidelines and qualifications may vary depending on the state.

Medical Assisting Diploma Eagan, MN

Diploma

ABHES accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools1

Up to $4,000 Medical Assisting Inspire Grant2

12 months finish in as few as3

Medical Assisting Diploma in Eagan, Minnesota

A Closer Look at Your Medical Assisting Education

Eagan

Practice Your Medical Assistant Skills at Home

What Types of Medical Assisting Diploma Courses Will I Take?

What Medical Assisting Program Skills Will I Gain?

Direct Patient Care and Admin Responsibilities

Medical Office Procedures

Clinical Confidence

Transferable Skills

Take the Next Step—Talk to Us!

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Medical Assistants Career Outlook in Minnesota

Additional Reading for Future Medical Assistants

Tuition Cost & Savings

Do the Math

Other Ways to Save

Entrance Requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

Don't See Your Question Here?

Accreditation

Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Related Programs at the Eagan Campus

Practical Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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