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Begin Your Journey Helping Patients Every Day With Medical Assisting
If you’ve ever wanted a career where you can make a difference in people’s lives every day, medical assisting could be your path. With Centura College’s Medical Assisting program, you’ll gain the clinical and administrative skills that keep healthcare moving forward.
- Award: Associate of Occupational Science degree
- Program length: 15 months*
- Course Type: Online courses
- *The full length of the program, to include 60 total credits, is 65 weeks/15 Months.
Become a Skilled Medical Assistant
Benefits of Medical Assisting as a Career
Whether you’re looking for a fast track into healthcare or a stable career with growth potential, medical assisting is a path that blends compassion, skill, and opportunity. Centura College’s Medical Assisting program prepares you for both the clinical and administrative responsibilities that keep healthcare facilities running smoothly. From working directly with patients to supporting providers and managing medical records, you’ll gain the foundation needed to start strong in one of today’s fastest-growing industries.
Hands-On Training for Real-World Success
As a medical assisting student at Centura College, you’ll practice the same skills you’ll use every day in hospitals, clinics, and physician’s offices.
Training covers:
- Taking and recording vital signs
- Assisting with patient exams and clinical procedures
- Performing basic lab work and injections
- Managing medical records and scheduling
- Supporting billing, coding, and insurance processes
Additionally, you’ll prepare for industry certification with a capstone experience designed to tie together your training and give you the confidence to enter the workforce ready to make a difference.
Career Opportunities Await
After successfully completing our Medical Assisting degree program, graduates are eligible to pursue entry-level careers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the demand for medical assistants is projected to grow 12% between 2024-2034 with about 112,300 openings available each year across the nation.
Program Duration and Content: Your Roadmap to a Career in Healthcare
Anatomy and Physiology I
Medical Terminology
Principles of Pharmacology
Anatomy and Physiology I
Topics covered include:
- Major body systems and how they function
- Connections between anatomy and patient care
- How illness and injury affect the body
- The role of physiology in clinical decision-making
Medical Terminology
Topics covered include:
- Root words, prefixes, and suffixes in medical terms
- Common terminology for body systems and conditions
- Accurate spelling and pronunciation
- Applying terminology in medical documentation
Principles of Pharmacology
Topics covered include:
- Drug classifications and their uses
- Measurement and dosage calculation
- Types of medication therapies
- Safety practices for medication administration
Financial Aid: Your Ticket to Affordable Education
Money can be a big concern when it comes to getting an education, but we’re here to help. We offer financial assistance programs for those who qualify.
Before you take that next step of enrolling, we strongly recommend first scheduling a meeting with one of our Financial Aid Advisors. They will guide you through all the different financial aid options available. Plus, they’ll lend a hand in filling out your application.
Career Support: Navigating Your Path to Success
We want to see you succeed after graduation. Our Career Services Department is here to lend a hand to current students and graduates in need of job placement support. The department provides services like resume writing, polishing up your interviewing skills, and guiding you through your job search.
A New Start Is Closer Than You Think
Whether you’re ready for a change or just getting started, Centura’s Medical Assisting program offers a fresh path forward. With focused, hands-on training and no prior experience required, you can gain the confidence and skills to step into a career that keeps communities powered and connected.
Explore Centura Chesapeake Campus: Where Your Dreams Take Shape
The Medical Assisting program is offered at our campus in Chesapeake, Virginia. The campus consists of a 27,000-square-foot facility across two buildings with various amenities, including Wi-Fi, computer labs, lecture halls, and specialized labs for hands-on training. Centura College has a long history of career training since 1969, committed to providing students with educational tools and support.
Enroll with Ease: Here’s How to Begin Your Medical Assisting Journey
*Applicants must meet admission requirements. Acceptance into the program is not guaranteed.
Program Requirements
Students enrolling in our Professional Esthetician program must:
- Be at least 18 or older (must have an approved cosigner if under 18)
- Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Have a government-issued photo ID such as a driver’s license, state ID, or passport
