MEDICAL ASSISTING
PROGRAM SUMMARY
You'll gain a strong foundation that prepares you to enter the critical field of medicine and gain medical assistant certification. Learn about common diseases and disorders, their prevention, diagnosis and treatment, as well as emerging diseases and new biomedical therapies. Master vital skills including the measuring and recording of vital signs and the performance of CPR, AED, and First Aid.
CAREER SNAPSHOT
- Medical Assistant in Primary care and specialty Physician's offices
- Medical Assistant in Urgent Care facilities
- Emergency Medical Technician
Salaries will range based on hiring entity, location, and years of experience.
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS
- CPR Certification, First Responder First Aid Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
CREDITS
Students may earn up to 6 High School credits and 11.5 Yavapai College credits upon the successful completion of the program.
MEDICAL ASSISTING PROGRAM PROGRESSION PLAN
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Program Information
Location:
Yavapai College's Allied Health Campus
3800 North Glassford Hill Rd. Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
3800 North Glassford Hill Rd. Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
Class Schedule:
- Monday – Thursday Courses
6:45 – 9:15am - Monday – Thursday Courses
1:15 – 3:45pm
Grade Level Requirement:
Junior – Senior
Pre Req Info: Accuplacer Reading Test