Medical Assisting
Red Rocks Community College
Arvada, Colorado
Certificate
In Person
Program Details
Program Length
28 credits (about 9 months)
Program Cost
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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.
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.
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Red Rocks Community College, located in Lakewood, Colorado, offers a range of associate degrees and certificate programs aimed at preparing students for both further education and careers. The college emphasizes affordable education, workforce training, and community engagement, serving a diverse student body with its academic and extracurricular offerings.
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