These healthcare programs are available for international students, and the tuition fee is not over the top, send us an email if you have any questions concerning the admission or more information. 5. MEDICAL ASSISTANT. The medical assistant program takes 2-3 years at a community college. You are required to write a national exam at the end of the program to obtain a licence to practice. A medical assistant makes an average of $34,000- $40,000 depending on the state, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics the job rate is projected to grow. You are required to send in your application with documents necessary for admission into the program, after you get accepted, an F1-20 will issued for you to apply for and get a visa at the US consulate in your country. 4. SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST. The surgical technologist program takes at least 24- 36 months at a community college. A national exam for certification as a surgical technologist is requi...