Become a Medical Assistant in 18 Weeks

There was a morning that our class received an email from our Student Advisor regarding a makeup class day due to the inclement weather closure. The makeup class was scheduled for Sunday, the very next day. Not only was our regularly scheduled class set for Valentines Day, but our makeup class is set for the following day, for the same timeframe, with clearly less than a week's notice. This left many of us in a bind with family obligations hanging in the balance, transportation to the clinic, church obligations, childcare obligations, work schedules, and travel obligations, plus some students had scheduled exams at neighboring universities. It was pretty stressful, and trying to reach our Advisor was really tough! S lot of us felt very frustrated and irritated with our Advisor and the lack of communication. So, I had decided that I wasn't going to be attending the required makeup day that Sunday, given that I wasn't going to drive over an hour to and from the clinic, on back-to-back days. I explained this to my Instructor and sent an email in to my Advisor and Admissions with the explanation. The following Monday, I received calls and emails with understanding and offers of assistance if I had questions with less than 1 month to graduate. I was met with apologies and honesty about why I was unable to reach my assigned Advisor, and to me, that spoke pretty highly about how Zollege operates. They tried really hard to make sure that I was taken care of by letting me know my grievances were heard and understood, that there had been a turnover in faculty, and that I had their full support should I need to reach out again. I have said it many times before, if you're ever on the fence about a program, I'd suggest this one. You'll have a hard time finding a better schedule for work/life/school balance, hands-on experience, student-to-instructor ratio in the course, and you'll make some great connections along the way. Although I still received an absence mark for that day, I still felt properly prepared for my exam thanks to my amazing instructor Wendy Sullivan. Read less

I’ve really enjoyed my experience with my Zollege course overall. My instructor is engaging, supportive, and I feel like she has made the curriculum engaging. One area that could use improvement is communication with the student advisor. Read less

My time at the Dallas School of Medical Assistants (run through Zollege) was a great learning experience overall! Saturdays quickly became the highlight of my week. I had the chance to connect with my classmates and instructors (who were terrific - I genuinely miss them so, so much!). The in-person instruction was thorough, hands-on, and incredibly valuable. Everything I learned in class has directly translated to my current job in the field. While the instructors truly shine, Zollege’s online structure and communication leave much to be desired. Despite having a set course schedule, things became disorganized very quickly. My class dealt with unclear deadlines, difficulty accessing key resources (like the NHA portal), and a lack of support from the online staff and academic advising team. It often felt like we were left to figure things out independently. Our class may have had a uniquely rocky experience, so don’t let that entirely deter you if you’re considering this path. Just be prepared to advocate for yourself and rely on the in-person instructors. They’re the heart of the program and always go above and beyond for us. Truly a blessing. This would be an easy five-star program if Zollege can tighten up its administrative and online support. Read less

This course was easily accessible and well organized! I cannot say enough good things about my instructors. Rachel and Nick have been so patient with me and my class. I was so nervous going in but they have supported me and cheered me in every step of the way. They make every class a fun learning environment. They genuinely care to see us all succeed and grow. For the first time I can say I enjoy going to school! I have absolutely loved this program and will recommend it to everyone! If you are thinking about joining, DO IT! Read less