Medical Assistant Program
Looking for a career caring for people and being an essential part of the medical team? Medical Assistants are one of the top 20 fastest growing careers in the U.S.!
The Medical Assistant (MA) Certificate program is just three semesters (one full academic year) long. You will be ready to get a job and serve the community as a well-trained Medical Assistant in a variety of healthcare settings. Your day will range from taking vitals, assisting providers with basic procedures, to drawing essential labs, to checking patients in and out, and updating medical records.
Coursework Includes:
- Nursing Assistant
- Phlebotomy
- Medical Office Procedures*
- Medical Terminology*
- Anatomy and Physiology*
- Pharmacology*
- Clinical Skills & Concepts for Medical Assisting (includes 96 hrs of clinical rotation time at local doctors’ offices)
*These courses can be completed online.
- Part-time and Full-time options available
Upon completing the Medical Assistant certificate of completion, you qualify to become a certified Medical Assistant through NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing). Becoming a medical assistant is a rewarding career and offers the a stepping stone to future careers within the healthcare field.