Red Rocks Community College Medical Assisting Arvada, Colorado

The Medical Assisting Program equips students with essential skills in communication, physical abilities, mental skills, and professionalism, paving the way for a career in various health sectors.

Key Skills Taught:
- Communication Skills: oral comprehension, speech recognition, and reading/writing abilities
- Physical Abilities: manual dexterity, lifting, supporting patient weight, standing, and visual/auditory acuity
- Mental Skills: critical thinking, time management, deductive reasoning, and basic computer use
- Professionalism & Career Path: offers pathways to careers like Medical Doctor or Nurse, providing clinical hours for further programs

Program Features:
- Accelerated Path: updated to meet industry requirements, offering a streamlined curriculum for quick entry into the workforce
- Certificate Pathway: condensed courses for efficient learning with stackable certificate opportunities
- Certification: eligibility for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) National Certification Exam
- Optional Certification: opportunity for the Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) National Certification Exam
- Accreditation: meets rigorous standards set by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

For detailed program requirements and outcomes, contact the program advisor or director for assistance.