Most people want to take steps to better their lives, and getting the right education is one of the most effective ways to do so. But sometimes other obligations can stop them from being able to go back to school fully, with families at home to take care of, jobs to make it to and a plethora of other responsibilities that can keep someone from being able to go back to a brick and mortar school full time. There is another way, however, with many schools offering medical assistant program online.