Medical Assisting Certificate Program - Harford Community College

Unlock your potential in the dynamic healthcare field with Harford Community College's Medical Assisting Certificate program. This comprehensive program blends essential classroom theory with invaluable clinical practice, preparing you for a rewarding career as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA). Develop critical clinical skills, including phlebotomy, injections, EKG, and lab specimen collection, and benefit from a strong 86% job placement rate. Our accredited curriculum and 160-hour externship ensure you gain the hands-on experience and professional protocols needed to excel in medical facilities, transforming your passion for care into a tangible career.

Program Details:

• Cost: 5616 USD (for Harford County residents)
• Duration: 6 months
• Schedule: In-person, combining classroom theory and clinical practice; includes a 160-hour unpaid externship at medical facilities.
• Prerequisites: High school diploma, qualifying score on writing and reading assessment tests, completion of BIO 108 human body in health and disease, completion of BIO 116 human body in health and disease laboratory.
• Accreditations: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
• Career Outcomes: Graduates are eligible to test for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential and benefit from an 86% job placement rate.