Institute, LLC
Certified By SCHEV
Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Approved
CALL: 540-734-9931
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.
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PROGRAM DURATION: 7 weeks (56 clock hours)
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CLASSROOM HOURS: 8
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EXTERNSHIP is optional for students but strongly encouraged for those with no clinical background.
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CREDENTIAL TO BE AWARDED: National Certified Medical Assistant
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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:
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Taking medical histories
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Assisting providers with exams and procedures
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Administering injections or medications
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Performing basic laboratory tests
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Removing sutures and changing dressings
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Transmitting prescription refills as directed
Administrative Duties:
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Answering telephones
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Updating and maintaining electronic health records (EHR)
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Checking patients in and out upon arrival and departure
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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
2023
Class times are from 2PM - 6PM
Tuesday & Thursday
August 1 - September 14
October 3 - November 16
Tuition Fees
TOTAL PROGRAM COST
$3,995.00*
* Vital Phlebotomy Institute does not participate in any Federal Financial aid. $100 of the registration fee is nonrefundable.
Pay Registration Fee
Academic Advising
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
Emails will be answered within 24 hours.
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday: 9am - 1pm
Sunday: CLOSED
STUDENT-FACULTY INTERACTION
Vital Phlebotomy Institute ensures interaction between students and faculty and among students by integrating a variety of educational methods and interpersonal communication to ensure a successful learning environment. Small class sizes are essential to understand every student's learning style when developing comprehensive student-faculty interactions. Four types of learning styles are used to teach the program: visual, audio, read/write, and kinesthetic.
Vital Phlebotomy Institute is certified to operate in Virginia, by SCHEV.