Medical Assistant Program
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Certificate
Hybrid
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Program Length
22 weeks (about 5.5 months)
Program Cost
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The program cost may vary depending on factors such as where you live, how many transfer credits you have and whether you're eligible for financial aid.
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The Medical Assistant Program at Grand Rapids Community College provides comprehensive training in essential skills for aspiring medical assistants. Students learn a range of competencies, including:
Key Skills Taught:
- Billing and Coding: Handling medical billing and coding procedures
- Telephone Triage Skills: Conducting effective telephone triage
- Phlebotomy: Proper techniques for drawing blood samples
- Vital Signs and Injections: Taking vital signs and administering injections
- Electrocardiography and CLIA Waived Testing: Performing electrocardiograms and CLIA waived testing
Program Features:
- Preparation for Medical Assistant Roles: Equipping students for administrative and clinical tasks in health care settings
- Certification Exam Preparation: Readying students for the Registered Medical Assistant national certification exam
- Hands-On Learning: Including classroom lectures, group activities, simulation learning, and a competency-based externship experience
- High Certification Pass Rates: In 2019, all program graduates passed the RMA certification exam
For more information, visit Grand Rapids Community College's website.
Key Skills Taught:
- Billing and Coding: Handling medical billing and coding procedures
- Telephone Triage Skills: Conducting effective telephone triage
- Phlebotomy: Proper techniques for drawing blood samples
- Vital Signs and Injections: Taking vital signs and administering injections
- Electrocardiography and CLIA Waived Testing: Performing electrocardiograms and CLIA waived testing
Program Features:
- Preparation for Medical Assistant Roles: Equipping students for administrative and clinical tasks in health care settings
- Certification Exam Preparation: Readying students for the Registered Medical Assistant national certification exam
- Hands-On Learning: Including classroom lectures, group activities, simulation learning, and a competency-based externship experience
- High Certification Pass Rates: In 2019, all program graduates passed the RMA certification exam
For more information, visit Grand Rapids Community College's website.
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Grand Rapids Community College, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, offers a range of associate degree programs and professional certifications. The college focuses on providing accessible education and workforce development opportunities to its diverse student body.
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