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 program length for the Medical Assisting Associate program at ECPI University is 15 months.

The School of Health Science, Medical Careers Institute, at ECPI University offers a range of programs in health sciences, including Master's, Bachelor's, and Associate's degrees in Nursing, as well as other health-related fields.