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Unlock Your Potential with Centura College’s Medical Assistant Diploma Program

Are you ready to open the doors to a rewarding career in healthcare? Centura College’s Medical Assistant diploma program equips you with the skills and knowledge you need to excel in healthcare settings and kickstart a rewarding career in the medical support field.

Whether you’re interested in the clinical side of the business for a more direct hands-on approach with patients or the office management side where management, administration, and technological skills are needed, this program prepares you for both. Students learn clinical and administrative tasks essential for excelling in Medical Assistant roles across multiple healthcare settings including physician offices, hospitals, urgent care centers, and laboratories.

  • Diploma
  • Program length: 12 months
  • Day courses: between 8:30am – 4:30pm
  • Night courses: between 4:30pm – 11:30pm
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Campus Options

Chesapeake, VA

Newport News, VA

Norfolk, VA

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Become a medical assistant

Launching Your Medical Support Career

In the Medical Assistant diploma program, courses cover a wide range of subjects from mastering clinical procedures, medical laboratory tasks, and injections to effectively assisting physicians during examinations. Students develop a solid foundation in crucial areas like medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, communication, and professionalism. The program concludes with a Capstone course designed to guide and prepare them towards success in industry certification exams. By completing the program requirements, students earn a Medical Assistant diploma, empowering them to pursue certification and secure employment in the healthcare field.

Career Opportunities for Medical Assistants

This role of a Medical Assistant serves as a crucial link between medical professionals and patients, allowing you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives. If you’re drawn to a profession that blends both administrative and clinical responsibilities in the healthcare field, becoming a Medical Assistant might be the perfect fit for you.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Medical Assistant field is projected to grow 14% from 2022 to 2032. So, if you’re looking for a fulfilling and well-rounded work experience, this could be for you.

Program Duration and Content

Medical Assistant
In just 48 weeks, our Medical Assistant program offers 36 credit hours through 12 courses, including:
  • Anatomy and Physiology

  • Medical Assistant Role

  • Medical Office Procedures

  • Phlebotomy and Laboratory Procedures

Anatomy and Physiology

Time to take a look at the inner workings of the human body. This course is your gateway to understanding the intricate structure and functions of our bodies.
  • Integumentary system
  • Muscular system
  • Lymphatic system
  • Neurological system
  • And more

Medical Assistant Role

This course is designed to shape aspiring Medical Assistants, helping students understand the essential components of the profession including:
  • Professional behavior and communication
  • Legal and ethical issues in the medical practice
  • Safety and infection control practices
  • And more

Medical Office Procedures

Discover the inner workings of a typical medical office. You’ll focus on the essential procedures necessary for the smooth daily operation and effective management:
  • Effective telephone communication techniques
  • Interpersonal relationships with clients
  • Electronic health records (EHR) implementation
  • And more

Phlebotomy and Laboratory Procedures

Time to dive into Phlebotomy and Laboratory Procedures and expand upon a wide array of essential topics including:
  • Quality Control and Quality Assurance
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations
  • Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Regulations
  • And more
To ensure students are prepared for a new career, the program includes an externship that allows students to gain practical experience and the opportunity to begin building professional connections.

Go Further with Limited Scope Radiologic Technology

Another option is the opportunity to complete the Medical Assistant with Limited Scope Radiologic Technology diploma program. This specialized training is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the medical field to find employment in physician offices, hospitals, urgent care centers, and more. The combined curriculum encompasses clinical skills, billing and office coursework, and X-ray techniques.

Program Duration and Content

Medical Assistant with Limited Scope Radiologic Technology
In just 65 weeks, our Medical Assistant with Limited Scope Radiologic Technology program offers 48 credit hours through 16 courses, including:
  • Safety and Radiation Protection

  • Radiologic Procedures

  • ARRT Exam Prep

Safety and Radiation Protection

This course is a student’s introduction to the significance of safety and protection. We’ll review:
  • Shielding, exposure restriction, and filtration
  • Image receptors, protective devices
  • Biological aspects of radiation
  • And more

Radiologic Procedures

Let’s get familiar with common terminology, positioning, and imaging principles. We’ll focus on key principles such as:
  • Radiation protection
  • Anatomy
  • Radiographic positions
  • And more

ARRT Exam Prep

The ARRT Exam Prep course focuses on preparing students to pass the ARRT Limited Scope of Practice in Radiography exam. The class will conclude with a practicum, in which students will apply what they learned in a medical office setting. We’ll go over:
  • Production and control of X-ray exposure
  • Essential steps to produce quality radiographs of all body structures
  • Behaviors, knowledge, and skills needed for safe patient care
  • And more
CNI Limited Scope Radiologic Tech students looking at x-rays with an instructor

Financial Aid Could Be Your Ticket to Education

We understand that 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 eligible students.

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 applications.

Navigate Your Path to Success with Career Support

We want to see you exceed after you graduate. 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 assisting you through your job searching.

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Success Stories

“It’s a joy to see them go from not having any medical skills to making sure they are ready…to not only just do well, but dominate.”

– Lori Bedford, Medical Assistant Coordinator

“The teachers were there to help me and got me the help I needed to succeed”

– Cindy Latherow, Centura College Graduate

“They provide you skills for life, not just the profession you’re going into.”

– Joy Voorhees, Centura College Graduate

Centura Medical Assistant Coordinator Lori Bedford
Centura College Newport News Campus

Explore Centura Newport News, Norfolk and Chesapeake Campuses

The Medical Assistant program and Medical Assistant with Limited Scope Radiologic Technology program are both offered at our campuses in Newport News, Norfolk and Chesapeake, Virginia. Centura College has a long history of career training since 1969, committed to providing students with educational tools and support. No matter which campus you choose to complete your studies at, all of our campuses offer various amenities, including Wi-Fi, computer labs, lecture halls, and specialized labs for hands-on training.

Enroll with Ease

Starting your journey at Centura College is simple.

Enrollment process step one

First Step

Complete an interest form & Schedule a Meeting with Us.

Enrollment process step two

Second Step

Come in for a career planning session & fill out an application

Enrollment process step three

Third Step

Get your acceptance letter* & meet with a Financial Advisor & Explore Scholarships

Enrollment process step four

Fourth Step

Attend orientation & start your medical assistant program!

*Applicants must meet admission requirements. Acceptance into the program is not guaranteed.

Program Requirements

Students enrolling in the Medical Assisting program need to meet the following requirements:

  • Be 18 or older or 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
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