The Medical Assistant Certificate is designed to provide the hands-on training, practical experience, and industry support it takes to pursue a professional healthcare career. The program includes practical, real-world experience working with knowledgeable medical professionals and making important industry connections. An emphasis is placed on preparing the student to pass the examination to become a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).

Program Requirements

To register for any course groups below students must complete the
VMED 020 - Overview of the Medical Assistant Training Program (10 Hrs)

GROUP 1 -Course Requirements

  • VMED 021 - Medical Terminology for Medical Assistants (60 Hrs)   
  • VMED 023 - Body Systems for Allied Health (60 Hrs)
  • VMED 024 - Human Diseases and Disorders for Allied Health (60 Hrs)  

GROUP 2 - Course Requirements 

(Must complete group 1 courses prior to enrolling in courses below)

  • VMED 022 - Business Procedures for Medical Assistants (180 Hrs)
  • VMED 025 - Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants (120 Hrs)

GROUP 3 - Course Requirements 

(Must complete VMED-020 and group 1 & 2 courses prior to enrolling in courses below)

  • VMED 026 -Advanced Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants (90 Hrs) 

GROUP 4 – Course Requirements 

(Must complete group 1, 2 & 3 courses prior to enrolling in courses below)

  • VMED 027 - Externship for Medical Assistants (160 Hrs)
     

TOTAL HOURS OF INSTRUCTION: 740 HOURS

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