Workforce A-Z
APPLICATION DATES: Closed (Individuals will be placed on a waiting list for the next class)
CLASS DATES: May 17, 2021 - October 1, 2021 (Mondays, Wednesdays 9:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-4:00pm); Clinical Dates: October 4, 2021 - December 3, 2021
Total hours of instruction: 108
Externship opportunity: 120
Total Program hours: 228
Materials: Students will need access to a computer/laptop and internet. Textbook and all other materials necessary for this program are included.
This program prepares students to be professional medical assistants dedicated to patient care management. Graduates are equipped to assist physicians with examinations and treatments, take medical histories, perform diagnostic tests, sterilize instruments and supplies, assist with minor surgery and administer medications. The program goal is to prepare competent entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.
Prerequisites: High School Graduate or GED holder.
Students will take the CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) exam through NHA (National Healthcareer Association).
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Full Tuition: $3,267 (without financial aid option)
Financial Aid Options Available: Workforce Credentials Grant (WCG) – Student must meet Virginia Domicile criteria. Cost reduced to $1,089 Financial Aid for Noncredit Training leading to Industry Credential (FANTIC) – Funding based on income limits. Cost reduced to $108.90 Tobacco Commission - Students that meet Virginia Domicile criteria and live in a county or city eligible for funding through the Tobacco Commission. Cost reduced to $544.50 Other: Additional resources are available through Community Partners. Cost reduced to $0.
Course offerings, dates and times, and locations are subject to change without notice. For up-to-date information, please call the Workforce Development office. Financial Aid funds are limited, and availability of the reduced tuition costs are contingent upon the allocation and availability of state funds for the program. A student's best option for determining eligibility is to arrange an appointment with Workforce. For information on our cancellation and refund policies, visit our cancellation and refund policies page.
*Application dates may be extended depending on enrollment