Ok I need to take a fast track to working. I would still need to take pre-reqs for the nursing program at the local comm college or even the hospitals nursing program. So I was thinking of going to a technichal college for either medical assistant or medical administration. Both programs will take aobut the same time frame to complete. I was an EMT-B but my certification has long expired. My long term goals are to get my BSN and perhaps specialize but not sure where. Maybe a nurse midwife or practitioner.

Well my question is: considering my flexable career goals... Which course of education should I go with? Admin or Asst?

I can't wait for your feedback!

You need to find out what the "medical administration" training is actually going to qualify you to do.  Some programs like this get you a secretary position in a hospital setting.  Technically, I suppose that's administrative, but most places don't require this training for these positions.  Without more info, I'd say that sounds like a waste of your time.  Since you're pursuing a nursing degree and it looks as if you're wanting a clinical position, I would suggest a CNA or PCT course that will allow you to be employed in a hospital setting.  In our area, Medical Assistants only work in office settings.

Dont waste your time with Medical Assistant it pays peanut. I work as a Medical Administrative assistant too at times its basically just a medical secretary that learns medical terminology.