About
The Medical Assistant certification program offered by Rio Grande Valley College is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career in healthcare. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experience, students learn how to perform various medical tasks such as taking vital signs, administering injections, and assisting with medical procedures. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to take the Certified Medical Assistant examination and start their career in the healthcare field.
Organization
Rio Grande Valley College
Rio Grande Valley College
Rio Grande Valley College, headquartered in Pharr, Texas, is a higher education institution focused on medical career training. It offers accelerated medical career programs, including a 5-semester Physical Therapist Assistant A.A.S. program, Vocational Nursing licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing, and Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician programs. The college is committed to the personal, intellectual, and professional growth of its students, empowering a diverse student population for successful careers in healthcare.
Highlights:
- Accelerated medical career programs designed for students to gain knowledge quickly and start their careers sooner
- One of the few institutions offering a Vocational Nursing program that prepares students to become licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing
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