About
Medical Assistant Program at Ridgewater College
Embark on a rewarding healthcare career with Ridgewater College's Medical Assistant program. This comprehensive 2-year program prepares you for national certification and offers exceptional job placement opportunities, with over 94% of career and technical students finding employment. Gain invaluable hands-on clinical experience through a 6-week practicum in real-world physician offices and clinics, ensuring you are thoroughly equipped to excel in a dynamic healthcare environment. Benefit from a program accredited by CAAHEP, signifying a commitment to high-quality education and professional standards.
Program Details:
- Cost: Unknown
- Duration: 2 years
- Schedule: In-person delivery at Willmar and Hutchinson campuses, featuring a 6-week practicum.
- Prerequisites: Unknown
- Accreditations: CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs)
- Career Outcomes: Job placement rate exceeding 94% for career and technical students.
Organization
Ridgewater College - Willmar Campus
Ridgewater College
Located in Willmar, MN, Ridgewater College is a higher education institution specializing in community college and vocational programs, offering personalized and relevant education in an accessible, supportive, and inclusive environment. The phlebotomy program, delivered in-person, emphasizes practical skills through clinical practice in healthcare settings, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities and partnerships with healthcare providers for real-world training, preparing students for immediate employment.
Highlights:
- Ranked 41st Best Community College nationally
- 94% job placement rate for career and technical students
- Agriculture Equipment Mechanic program accredited by AED Foundation
- Dean's List for academic excellence (3.5+ GPA and 9 credit enrollment)
- Two-semester phlebotomy program balancing theory and hands-on clinical practice