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Get the Skills for a Rewarding Career as a Medical Assistant
Get the Skills for a Rewarding Career as a Medical Assistant
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Do you have a passion for healthcare, with strong attention to detail? If you’re looking for Medical Assisting classes, without putting your life on hold, the distance education Medical Assisting certificate program from Martinsburg College could be a great fit.
Become Proficient in Medical Assisting
Certifications
Our Medical Assisting program prepares students for multiple professional certifications, including Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), and Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).
Career Opportunities
Medical Assistants are needed across all Healthcare environments. A Medical Assistant can find a fulfilling career in Outpatient Clinics, Hospitals, Medical Offices, Nursing Care Facilities, Urgent Care, and more.
Make a Difference.
During the Medical Assisting certificate program, you will learn relevant medical office and clinical skills. including medical terminology, electronic health records (EHR), customer service, patient confidentiality, as well as administering EKGs, checking vital signs, entering and managing patient data, and more.
By using a structured, step-by-step approach to successful student learning, Martinsburg College enables you to excel in your training, while quickly acquiring professional competencies that will be valuable upon graduation. Distance education means you are not tied to a specific location or time to study so you can focus on completing your program from the comfort of your own home.
Where Do Medical Assistants Work?
- Hospitals
- Outpatient Clinics
- Nursing Home Care
- Urgent Clinics
- Military and Veteran Affairs (VA)
- Physician’s Offices
- Family Practices
What Will I Learn as a Medical Assistant Student?
- Lab Procedures
- Electronic Health Records
- Preparing Patients for Exams
- Medical Coding and Insurance Forms
- Medical Terminology and Definitions
- Basic First Aid and CPR
- Diagnostic Tests
- Medication Classifications
- Medical Office Procedures
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Regulations, Legislation, Ethics, and Compliance
Is Online Career Training Right for You?
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This quick, online quiz only takes 3 minutes to complete and you’ll get a personalized report that shares your strengths, social style, and identifies the training and positions you’re best suited for.
Stackable Credentials
At Martinsburg College, your education can go as far as you desire. With stackable credentials, students build their skills while earning valuable credentials as they progress along a career pathway. Graduate from Medical Assisting, and transfer into our associate degree.
Stackable Credentials
At Martinsburg College, your education can go as far as you desire. With stackable credentials, students build their skills while earning valuable credentials as they progress along a career pathway. Graduate from Medical Assisting, and transfer into our associate degree.
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Martinsburg College is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Accreditation provides students with a quality assurance process to ensure that the institution is meeting a recognized set of standards in distance education.