Medical Assistant
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Chesapeake, Virginia
Certificate
Hybrid
Program Details
Program Length
one year (about 12 months)
Program Cost
$10,581
total
Sources
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.
Cost Source
Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.
Program Source
Financial Outcomes
Median Earnings
Annual
Monthly
Median Debt
Total
Month
Source
Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Source
The Medical Assistant Program at Sentara College of Health Sciences equips students with essential clinical and administrative skills to thrive in health care settings. The program is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience through a blend of online and in-person classes at the Chesapeake campus.
Key Skills Taught:
- Clinical skills include patient check-in, vital sign measurement, history-taking, phlebotomy, specimen processing, and assisting with procedures.
- Administrative tasks cover organizing charts, insurance claims, billing, coding, and telehealth training.
Program Features:
- One-year program divided into two semesters.
- Hybrid learning approach with online and in-person classes.
- 450 hours of hands-on training in labs and clinical environments.
- Immediate clinical exposure from the first course.
- Eligibility for national certification exam post-graduation.
- Career prospects in various medical settings like offices, urgent care, and outpatient clinics.
- High demand for Medical Assistants across the country.
- Placement support offered within Sentara.
- Certification mandatory for employment at Sentara facilities.
Key Skills Taught:
- Clinical skills include patient check-in, vital sign measurement, history-taking, phlebotomy, specimen processing, and assisting with procedures.
- Administrative tasks cover organizing charts, insurance claims, billing, coding, and telehealth training.
Program Features:
- One-year program divided into two semesters.
- Hybrid learning approach with online and in-person classes.
- 450 hours of hands-on training in labs and clinical environments.
- Immediate clinical exposure from the first course.
- Eligibility for national certification exam post-graduation.
- Career prospects in various medical settings like offices, urgent care, and outpatient clinics.
- High demand for Medical Assistants across the country.
- Placement support offered within Sentara.
- Certification mandatory for employment at Sentara facilities.
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Sentara College of Health Sciences is a private institution offering various academic programs in health care, including Master of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate of Applied Science degrees, and certificate programs.
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