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Medical Assistant Program at Capital Community College

Capital Community College's Medical Assisting program offers comprehensive training designed to launch you into an in-demand healthcare career. This program equips students with essential medical knowledge, clinical skills, and professional behaviors, including proficiency in therapeutic communication, electronic health records, and office procedures. Prepare for entry-level roles with confidence, benefiting from a curriculum that blends general education with practical skills, ensuring you are well-prepared for the evolving demands of the healthcare industry.

Program Details:

  • Cost: Unknown
  • Duration: Unknown
  • Schedule: In-person, online
  • Prerequisites: high school diploma or ged, age 18 or older, med* 170 (medical law and ethics), bio* 115 (human biology), csa 105 (introduction to software applications), med* 125 (medical terminology)
  • Accreditations: CAAHEP
  • Career Outcomes: The program emphasizes developing cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills, including computer proficiency, therapeutic communication, clinical office procedures, electronic health records, and financial management to prepare students for competent entry-level roles.

Organization

Capital Community College

Capital Community College

Capital Community College offers over 60 degrees and certificates, providing quality, affordable post-secondary education to residents of Greater Hartford. The college facilitates student success through flexible online and in-person classes, supported by a foundation dedicated to fundraising for scholarships, equipment, and program enhancements. A key feature is the foundation's role in creating college access and providing financial aid to three-quarters of its degree-seeking students.

Highlights:

  • Extensive degree and certificate offerings
  • Flexible online and in-person learning options
  • Foundation dedicated to affordable education and student success
  • Significant financial aid support for students
  • Focus on community access and quality post-secondary education
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