About
Medical Assistant Program
The Medical Assistant Program offers comprehensive training designed to equip students with essential hands-on clinical skills for a thriving career in healthcare. This program prepares you to confidently perform diagnostic tests, assist with physical examinations including ECG administration and basic pulmonary function testing, and enter the medical field ready to make a significant impact. With a hybrid learning modality, it provides the flexibility of online coursework combined with vital on-campus, face-to-face instruction, ensuring a well-rounded and practical education.
Program Details:
- Cost: $1,995 for out-of-state students, $665 for Virginia residents, and $66.50 for students who qualify for financial assistance (per program)
- Duration: 18 weeks
- Schedule: Hybrid (blended learning with online and on-campus components)
- Prerequisites: High School Diploma or GED; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Course; Healthcare Background Check
- Accreditations: Unknown
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students to perform diagnostic tests and assist with physical examinations, including ECG and pulmonary function testing.
Organization
Wytheville Community College
Virginia's Community College System
Virginia's Community College System is a government agency headquartered in Richmond, VA, providing accessible higher education and workforce training across every part of Virginia. It offers diverse programs, including a 4-week Commercial Truck Driving Class A program with modern classroom and practical driving instruction, tailored to individual student needs, ensuring career readiness. The system emphasizes accessible education and workforce training, strengthening lives and communities through skills development.
Highlights:
- Serves over 252,000 students annually
- Provides accessible higher education and workforce training throughout Virginia
- Founded in 1966
- Strengthens lives and communities through skill development