Interested in working in healthcare? Centura College’s Medical Assistant diploma program offers hands-on training designed to help you develop the skills needed to support medical teams and work in a variety of healthcare settings. Whether you’re interested in the clinical side of the business for a more direct hands-on approach with patients or the office management side where management, administration, and technological skills are needed, this program prepares you for both. Students learn clinical and administrative tasks essential for excelling in Medical Assistant roles across multiple healthcare settings including physician offices, hospitals, urgent care centers, and laboratories.
Program Overview
In the Medical Assistant diploma program, courses cover a wide range of subjects from mastering clinical procedures, medical laboratory tasks, and injections to effectively assisting physicians during examinations. Students develop a solid foundation in crucial areas like medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, communication, and professionalism. The program concludes with a Capstone course designed to guide and prepare them towards success in industry certification exams. By completing the program requirements, students earn a Medical Assistant diploma, empowering them to pursue certification and secure employment in the healthcare field.
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Program Length
12 months
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Day Courses
between 8:30am – 4:30pm
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Night Courses
between 4:30pm – 11:30pm
Program Overview
In the Medical Assistant diploma program, courses cover a wide range of subjects from mastering clinical procedures, medical laboratory tasks, and injections to effectively assisting physicians during examinations. Students develop a solid foundation in crucial areas like medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, communication, and professionalism. The program concludes with a Capstone course designed to guide and prepare them towards success in industry certification exams. By completing the program requirements, students earn a Medical Assistant diploma, empowering them to pursue certification and secure employment in the healthcare field.
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Career Opportunities
This role of a Medical Assistant serves as a crucial link between medical professionals and patients, allowing you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives. If you’re drawn to a profession that blends both administrative and clinical responsibilities in the healthcare field, becoming a Medical Assistant might be the perfect fit for you. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Medical Assistant field is projected to grow 14% from 2022 to 2032. So, if you’re looking for a fulfilling and well-rounded work experience, this could be for you.
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Personality Assessment!Anatomy and Physiology
Time to take a look at the inner workings of the human body. This course is your gateway to understanding the intricate structure and functions of our bodies.
- Integumentary system
- Muscular system
- Lymphatic system
- Neurological system
Medical Assistant Role
This course is designed to shape aspiring Medical Assistants, helping students understand the essential components of the profession including:
- Professional behavior and communication
- Legal and ethical issues in the medical practice
- Safety and infection control practices
- And more
Do You Have The Right Personality For College?
Find out what your personality is like and discover your traits, worries & concerns about taking the next step to study at school towards a new and rewarding career. This quick and easy assessment will provide you with some insight into what to focus on and what you might need to watch out for to best prepare you for your new career and school goals!
Do You Have The Right Personality For College?
Find out what your personality is like and discover your traits, worries & concerns about taking the next step to study at school towards a new and rewarding career. This quick and easy assessment will provide you with some insight into what to focus on and what you might need to watch out for to best prepare you for your new career and school goals!
Financial Aid
We help develop a personalized financial plan for every
student at
Centura College.
Investing in the right education now pays higher dividends when you start your new career. To assist you in
making the cost of attending Centura affordable, we offer assistance as you plan to begin your academic career.
All prospective students talk with one of our Financial Aid Advisors to develop a financial plan, discuss
qualifications and obtain any necessary applications.
Our Financial Aid Expert will provide you with options to make best education investment in yourself, both
realistic and affordable. Let us help you find option that suits you best. Fill out the form NOW!
Centura is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a proprietary institution of higher education for
the purpose of student participation in federal grant and loan programs. Centura’s training is also approved to
accept various types of military tuition assistance and veteran benefits for active-duty military personnel,
veterans, and their dependents.
The school also has tuition payment plans available if you are using income from a part-time job, family, or
personal resources to meet tuition obligations. There are also scholarships, scholarship match program and
private, non-federal loan sources available. A plan tailored to meet your needs while attending school can be
arranged. Check with your Financial Aid Advisor for full details on tuition payment schedules.
Some of the many types of financial aid and assistance options available to qualified students are:
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Federal Pell Grants
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
- Federal Family Educational Loan Programs
- Federal Subsidized Stafford Loans
- PLUS Loans
- Military Tuition Assistance
- Veteran Benefits
- Rehabilitative Services
- Veteran Survivors Benefits
- Veteran Benefits
- Scholarship Match Program
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Where Could You Work?
Graduates from our technical and healthcare trade schools have gone on to work with leading companies in
industries like manufacturing, engineering, and technology. Alumni have secured roles in hospitals, clinics, and
specialized care facilities. These opportunities highlight the career-focused training and hands-on experience
Centura College provides to prepare students for success.
Here are just some of the companies that have hired Centura
graduates:
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