Medical Assistant Program

Hybrid and Online Medical Assistant Courses

Medical Assistant Program Description

Medical Assistants are a vital part of the healthcare industry. Medical assistants work alongside physicians in many healthcare settings. As an MA, you are often the first and last person a patient interacts with, making a lasting impact on the patient experience.

• PROGRAM DURATION: 3 months (160 clock hours)

• CLASSROOM HOURS: 3 

• EXTERNSHIP is optional for students but strongly encouraged for those with no clinical background. Students should perform 50 venipuncture's and 10 dermal punctures. Externship guaranteed at Primary and Urgent Care. 

• CREDENTIAL TO BE AWARDED: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant after successfully passing the NHA certification exam.

• School Attire is black scrubs and closed-toed shoes (scrubs not included in tuition price).

*A $200 non-refundable deposit is required for registration due to limited seats. Contact the school first to make sure seats are available.

Medical Assistant Program & Course Assignments

The Medical Assistant program is one of the programs offered by Vital Phlebotomy Institute, located in Virginia.

Clinical Duties:​

• Taking medical histories

• Assisting providers with exams and procedures

• Administering injections or medications

• Performing basic laboratory tests

• Removing sutures and changing dressings

• Transmitting prescription refills as directed

Administrative Duties:

• Answering telephones

• Updating and maintaining electronic health records (EHR)

• Checking patients in and out upon arrival and departure

• Updating and filing patient medical records

*A $200 non-refundable deposit is required for registration due to limited seats. Contact the school first to make sure seats are available.

Medical Assistant Program Class Schedule

$5,000.00*

* Vital Phlebotomy Institute does not participate in any Federal Financial aid. $100 of the registration fee is nonrefundable. Payment plans available.

Pay Registration Fee

Students may schedule an appointment for tutoring or academic advising as needed throughout the three-month course. The instructor and institution create a supportive atmosphere to help students address academic, professional, and personal needs to guide students through the program successfully.

Jennifer Vargas, BS, MA, CPI

Office: (540) 734-9931

Email

Emails will be answered within 24 hours.

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Office Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 8am - 9pm

Friday - Sunday: 8am - 5pm