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Objectives and Learner Outcomes:
- Foundations of Clinical Practice: Demonstrate medical assisting clinical competencies.
- Medical Law and Ethics: Conduct the duties and responsibilities of medical assisting in a professional, ethical, and legal manner.
- Applied Communications: Interact effectively with patients, family members, healthcare providers, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Safety and Emergency Practice: Apply safety standards, protective practices, and infection control in all aspects of procedures and care.
- Community Engagement and Professional Recognition: Sit for the national certification exam for medical assistants.
Requirements:
Admission Requirements: Background check and drug screening
Program Sponsorship: Students in this program are sponsored by Virtua Medical Group (VMG) and will complete clinical rotations within VMG primary and specialty care offices. Participating sites may include but are not limited to; Women’s Health & Wellness, Primary Care, Urgent Care, and Cardiology testing.
Contact:
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!
Virtua's Program Offers:
- An Accelerated Timeline (approximately 15 weeks)
- Opportunity for Guaranteed Employment*
- Affordable tuition*
- Financial Support for Materials and Uniforms
- Professional Support for a Career at Virtua Health
*Tuition and fees subject to change. For full-time attendance in program, Virtua will retain the full registration fee plus 10% of tuition if withdrawal occurs in the first week, 20% of the total tuition if withdrawal occurs in the second or third week, and 45% of the tuition for any withdrawals after the third week. Please contact us for more details.
Future Pathway
Upon successful completion of our Medical Assistant program, your solid basis of professional knowledge will prepare you to complete the certification process and set you up to succeed in the world of health care. You will also receive guidance from your Virtua Health instructional team to join our workforce.
Your mastery of the program could lead you to a variety of roles within Virtua, including:
- Lead Medical Assistant
- Clinical Operations & Quality Specialist
- EKG technician
- Phlebotomy technician
- Medical office manager
"I enjoy working for Virtua as a medical assistant because I get hands-on patient care experience, work with a diverse group of individuals who empower one another to be great, and have continuous training to master existing skills."
- Stephanie Harty, Lead Medical Assistant
Our Value
This program is designed to meet you where you are. You’ll be introduced to a wide variety of clinical and administrative tasks, receiving real-world training that will build your confidence in both technical and behavioral skills. You’ll receive top-quality support from instructors that are leaders in their fields. You’ll learn how to work on a team, supporting and caring for your colleagues as a reflection of your care for patients and the wider community.
You will also learn our Culture of WE, deepening your understanding of the key values and attitudes that inform every aspect of our care delivery.
Virtua Health Medical Assistant Program
Your pathway to a fulfilling career in health is here.
Virtua Health’s Medical Assistant Program will prepare you for a rewarding career in health care, providing quality support to help our clinical teams perform at their highest levels. In approximately 15 weeks, you will gain the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to become a fully certified medical assistant.
The work will be fast-paced and challenging, but it will build a foundation of excellence that will ensure that you are fully equipped to advance your health care career.
