Medical Assistant
Raritan Valley Community College
Branchburg, New Jersey
Certificate
Hybrid
Program Details
Program Length
5 semesters (about 20 months)
Program Cost
Not available
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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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Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.
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The Medical Assistant Certificate Program at Raritan Valley Community College equips students with essential skills in both administrative and clinical tasks, preparing them for a career in health care.
Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative and clinical tasks
- Basic administrative skills
- Medical terminology
- Emergency preparedness and procedures
- Clinical skills like vital signs, patient interviews, infection control, and more
- Phlebotomy techniques and procedures
- Pharmacology including drug categories, dosage ranges, and interactions
- Pathophysiology covering disease etiology, symptoms, and treatment
Certification Preparation:
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Exam by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam offered by the American Medical Technologists
Accreditation: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
Prerequisite Courses:
- Mathematics Proficiency: MATH 020 Elementary Algebra
- English Composition: ENGL 111
Clinical Experience:
- Medical Assistant Professional Practicum providing hands-on administrative and clinical experience in a medical setting
For more information, contact Janette.Rodriguez@raritanval.edu.
Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative and clinical tasks
- Basic administrative skills
- Medical terminology
- Emergency preparedness and procedures
- Clinical skills like vital signs, patient interviews, infection control, and more
- Phlebotomy techniques and procedures
- Pharmacology including drug categories, dosage ranges, and interactions
- Pathophysiology covering disease etiology, symptoms, and treatment
Certification Preparation:
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Exam by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam offered by the American Medical Technologists
Accreditation: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
Prerequisite Courses:
- Mathematics Proficiency: MATH 020 Elementary Algebra
- English Composition: ENGL 111
Clinical Experience:
- Medical Assistant Professional Practicum providing hands-on administrative and clinical experience in a medical setting
For more information, contact Janette.Rodriguez@raritanval.edu.
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) is a public institution located in Branchburg, New Jersey, offering a range of degree and certificate programs in rural settings.
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