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Medical Assisting

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Medical assistants are likely the first and last faces you see during any medical appointment, either in your doctors' offices or at a larger medical organization. The job is a mix of traditional office work—like manning the front desk, answering phones, and filing insurance forms—as well as hands-on tasks including checking vital signs, drawing blood, sterilizing surgical equipment, and making sure medical histories are accurately recorded.

 

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This program can be completed in two years (1080 clock hours).

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Class starts in August each year.

First year:  Monday-Friday 7:25 AM-10:15 AM

Second year:  Monday-Friday 11:15 AM-2:15 PM

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Required Courses:

  • Foundations of Health Science

  • Advanced Principles of Health Science

  • Medical Assistant Laboratory and Diagnostic Procedures                    

  • Medical Assistant Clinical

Elective Courses:

  • Medical Terminology

  • Body Structures and Functions

  • ECG/Phlebotomy

  • Health Science Clinical Experience

Certifications:

  • Certificate in Medical Assisting and Advanced Medical Preparedness

  • First Aid

  • CPR

  • OSHA 10 Healthcare

  • NOCTI

  • Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (National Association for Health Professionals)

  • Dual Credit New River Community and Technical College

Sample Job Titles​

Certified Medical Assistant, Doctor's Assistant, Medical Office Assistant

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