If you always wanted to work in the medical field, Heritage College can help you pursue your goal. A diploma from our medical assistant program could be your opportunity to begin a career in health care. Medical assistants are in demand in doctors' offices, clinics, medical insurance companies, or medical administrative settings.
Our medical assistant program is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills required for various entry-level positions in both the clinical and administrative areas of the field. Prior to graduation, you will complete an externship where you can apply the knowledge, skills, and work habits you learn in school in a real-world career setting.
Students will be eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam sponsored by American Medical Technologists.*
Medical Assistant Program Features
Develop the necessary knowledge and skills that can help you seek a career in the medical field. Our medical assistant program provides:
- Clinical and administrative course instruction
- Hands-on training with industry-related equipment and technology
- Assistance with job placement
Potential Career Opportunities
Students obtaining a diploma from the Heritage College medical assistant program may seek entry-level positions in various health care settings such as:
- Doctors' offices
- Clinics
- Medical insurance companies
- Medical administrative settings
Heritage College's Medical Assistant Diploma program could help you become part of this rewarding occupation.
* However, the College cannot guarantee a student's eligibility either to take this exam or become certified. A student's eligibility may depend on his or her work experience, completion of high school (or its equivalent), not having a criminal record, meeting other licensure or certification requirements, or the program or College itself having appropriate accreditation or licensure. Externship sites may themselves require a criminal background check or medical examination.