ECPI University, the School of Health Science, Medical Careers Institute Medical Assisting Associate Richmond, Virginia

Students in the Medical Assisting program at ECPI University learn a range of key skills, including clinical and administrative functions, medical terminology, phlebotomy and laboratory procedures, patient care, and certification preparation. The program aims to develop critical thinking abilities, professional competence, certification eligibility, and comprehensive preparation for the medical assisting field. Courses cover topics like Medical Terminology, Medical Coding & Billing, Pharmacology, Ethics, Phlebotomy, Pathophysiology, and Medical Office Procedures, alongside general education subjects such as Human Anatomy & Physiology, College Composition, and Introduction to Psychology. With a total of 1,170 contact hours, the program also offers online course options. Detailed information is available in the program guide on the ECPI University website.

The Medical Assistant Program at ECPI University's School of Health Science, Medical Careers Institute, has a tuition structure based on the number of credits taken per semester. Full-time students taking 12-18 credits are charged a flat rate of $7,848 per semester. Students taking less than full-time, or 0-11.5 credits, are charged at a rate of $654 per credit. For those taking an overload of credits, or 19+ credits, there is an additional charge of $436 per credit on top of the full-time tuition cost. Please note, programs offered at the Northern Virginia campus incur an additional fee of $240 per semester.