Medical Assistant Certificate of Continuing Study

Think you might be interested in becoming a Medical Assistant? Come to an upcoming information session on our soon-to-start Medical Assistant Certificate Program.

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Attend a Session before the Program Begins

Prospective students are invited to join our scheduled Zoom meetings to learn more about the Medical Assistant Program at RIC. These sessions will provide detailed information about the program, 回答你的问题, and help you understand the opportunities available. Sessions will be held at 10 am, 1pm and 5 pm on these dates:

下午1时资讯会

These sessions are at 1 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) and use Meeting ID: 656 637 5032.

• 星期二，2024年10月8日

下午5点资讯会

These sessions are at 5 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) and use Meeting ID: 656 637 5032.

• Wednesday, October 2, 2024
• 星期三，2024年10月9日

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A Program Preparing You for Employment

The Medical Assistant Certificate of Continuing Study (CCS) prepares students for a career as a medical assistant, with competency and confidence in:

• Anatomy and Physiology (basic)
• Clinical procedures and skills
• 沟通技巧
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Electronic Health Records
• CPR certification and first aid
• 客户服务
• English as a Second Language (in medical context)
• Healthcare Law and Ethics; HIPAA Training
• 数学(医学背景)
• 医学术语
• 药理学(基本)

Eligible graduates are able to sit for the National Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.

提供的额外服务

Beyond necessary Medical Assistant skills, we get you ready to apply for jobs:

• Individual counseling with a case manager
• Professional Development: resumes, cover letters, job searching and practice interviews

Program Dates: 10/21/24–2/7/25

This is a 20 week program: 15 weeks of classwork followed by a minimum 120 hour internship completed over 5-6 weeks.

• Classes: Daily, Monday–Friday, 9 am–3 pm
• Clinical Internship: 120 hours (after successfully completing all classes)

资格 & 成本

Are you motivated to learn new skills and secure employment? This program may be perfect for you, as long as you're 18 years or older, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and can provide a RI BCI Background Check. The program is free to those who are eligible, or $7,500 for those who do not meet eligibility requirements.

现场上课地点

You'll be joining us for classes at Rhode Island College's 员工发展 Hub:
934 Dexter Street in Central Falls, RI 02863.