Medical Assistant Certificate
Launch Your Healthcare Career in Just 8 Months
The Medical Assistant Certificate Program provides comprehensive, hands-on training for students interested in entering the healthcare field. Students develop skills in clinical assisting and diagnostic procedures, as well as administrative duties such as medical billing and record management. Graduates are prepared to function as multi-skilled members of healthcare teams in clinics, physician offices, laboratories, and hospitals. The program equips students with the skills needed for immediate employment after graduation, as well as eligibility for national certification exams such as the CCMA exam.
Program Snapshot
- Program Type: Certificate
- Duration: 8 Months
- Start Dates: Monthly
- Format: Hybrid (In-Person Didactic Hours + Asynchronous Online Coursework)
- Hours Required: 720 Clock Hours, Including 160 Hours in an Externship
Curriculum Highlights
- Core Courses: Healthcare Procedures, Clinical Assisting & Examination Techniques, Diagnostic & Specialty Procedures, Medical Records & Pharmacology, Medical Billing & Insurance Processing, Medical Records & Patient Education
- Externship: 8-Week, 160-Hour Supervised Clinical Experience at a Medical Facility
Schedule Options
Following a hybrid schedule, two in-person days per week provide didactic and lab instruction, while the remaining coursework is completed asynchronously online.
- Monday & Wednesday (Day): 9:00AM – 3:00PM
- Monday & Wednesday (Evening): 5:00PM – 10:00PM
- Tuesday & Thursday (Evening): 5:30PM – 10:30PM
Career Pathways
Graduates Are Prepared For Positions Such As:
- Medical Assistant
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Medical Receptionist
- EKG Technician
- Medical Records Specialist
Certifications – Your Pathway to Employment
Graduates of the Medical Assistant Certificate Program are eligible to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam through the National Healthcareer Association. Earning this certification helps students build confidence and expand career opportunities after graduation.
Admission Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent
- Completed Application for Admission
- Interview with Admissions Team
