Medical Assisting Pathway | VHCC

Program Pathway | HEALTH

Medical Assisting Career Studies Certificate

info@vhcc.edu | (276) 739-2438 | vhcc.edu Revised 08/10/2023

Medical Assisting

Career Studies Certificate Can you picture yourself working in the medical field? This program provides essential technological and practical knowledge required to perform patient clinical skills as a medical assistant in various medical office and laboratory settings. You can earn two credentials: CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant)/RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) and CPT (Certified Phlebotomy Technician).

Program Length 1 year (2 semesters) Career Opportunities Medical assistants obtain

employment in ambulatory care settings (medical offices), urgent care facilities, or laboratories.

Is this Pathway for you? This entry-level preparation

provides a solid foundation for a lifelong health care career.

G3 Eligible This program is G3 eligible. G3 Scholarships cover tuition and fees for Virginia residents of modest income who are pursuing high demand careers.

Tuition & Fees At only $162.11 per credit hour, you’ll

save $10K to $22K, in tuition costs alone, by starting at VHCC! Out-of-state students living within a 30-mile radius qualify for in-state tuition.

With a bachelor’s degree in nursing as well as 30 years of experience in a variety of healthcare settings, Kim Felty brings a wealth of knowledge and extensive clinical and office setting experience to the classroom. With that, she is well-versed in the role of the medical assistant.

Kim Felty, BSN-RN

Program Coordinator NEB 136 kfelty@vhcc.edu | 276-739-2534

YOUR PROGRAM PATHWAY | 2 Semesters First Semester (Fall) MDA 100 Introduction to Medical Assisting MDA 101 Medical Assistant Science I MDA 107 Pharmacology for Medical Assistants MDA 104 Medical Assistant Science IV TOTAL CREDITS Second Semester (Spring) MDA 102 Medical Assistant Science II MDA 209 Medical Office Insurance MDA 203 Medical Office Procedures MDA 196 On-Site Training HLT 105 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation TOTAL CREDITS

2 5 2 3 12 2 2 3 4 1 12

Why start at Virginia Highlands?

For more than 50 years, VHCC has been committed to making our region a better place to live, work, and learn!

Beautiful 100 acre campus in Abingdon

SAT & ACT Not Required for Admission

The SAT and ACT are merely numerical indicators of college readiness and are therefore not required. We’ve found that if you’re committed to your own success, regardless of your scores, then we’ll be able to help you cross the finish line!

Career Services & Job Opportunities!

Our instructors and career coaches are recognized by regional industry leaders and enjoy tremendous success connecting our students with employment opportunities upon degree completion.

17:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

80+

Programs of Study

84%

of Students Get Financial Aid

#1 College in the Region

Virginia Highlands Community College was recently voted the #1 College in the Region through the Best of Bristol Awards program – from a group of two and four year colleges and universities in southwest Virginia and northeast Tennessee.

vhcc.edu | (276) 739-2438 | info@vhcc.edu PO BOX 828, Abingdon, VA 24212 VHCC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.

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