Build a strong foundation for a meaningful career in healthcare with the Complete Medical Assistant program. This comprehensive, dual-track program is designed to prepare you for success in today’s dynamic medical environments by blending clinical expertise, hands-on training, and essential administrative skills.
Through immersive learning in modern simulation labs, you will gain real-world experience alongside the knowledge needed to support physicians and patients with confidence. The program prepares you for both patient-facing and administrative roles, giving you the flexibility and versatility employers value.
Why choose the Complete Medical Assistant program?
- Dual Credentials: Enhance your resume by earning two nationally recognized certifications, positioning you as a competitive candidate in the job market.
- Hands-On Career Preparation: Learn through practical training and simulated clinical experiences that mirror real healthcare settings.
- Flexible Career Pathways: Prepare for employment in a wide range of healthcare environments, including medical offices, specialty practices, clinics, and hospitals.
- Career Growth and Advancement: Enter a high-demand field with opportunities to grow, specialize, and advance as your experience and interests develop.
Taught by experienced healthcare professionals, the Complete Medical Assistant program equips you with the skills, confidence, and professionalism needed to transition successfully from the classroom into a rewarding healthcare career where you can make a difference every day.
Career Overview
Medical Assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other health practitioners. Their duties vary with the location, specialty, and size of the practice.
Job Duties may include:
- Scheduling
- Medical Records Management
- Insurance and billing
- Vital Signs
- Health History
- Prepare Exam Rooms
- Lab Work
- EKG’s
- Injections
- Assist with procedures and minor surgery
- Patient Education
Certification
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) and Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Need to Know Information
What funding options are available?
The Complete Medical Assistant (CMAA/CCMA) program is a FastForward program and is also eligible for the G3 scholarship. Eligible residents who have been living in Virginia for at least one year may qualify for FastForward funding. Since this is also a G3 program, you may be eligible for last-dollar funding, bringing your total tuition to $0. Please review the G3 information page, which outlines income qualifications and if you think you qualify or if you have any questions, please contact our operations team at 540-868-7021 to get registered.
Review additional Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions funding options including grants, scholarships and Sallie Mae Loans for eligible students.