A medical assistant is a healthcare professional who provides administrative and clinical support to physicians and other healthcare staff in various healthcare settings, including clinics, hospitals and doctor's offices.
Richmond Community College offers a Medical Assisting program comprised of two phases that are completed over the course of two semesters. During the second phase, students receive five weeks of work experience in clinical settings. In order to start phase two, students must successfully complete required courses.
Phase 1 - Class Details & Cost
Aug. 18 - Oct. 8 | Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:25 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. | Grimsley Building, room 236, Hamlet Campus | Tuition for this class is $180; fees are $185.
Phase 2 - Class Details & Cost
Oct. 15 - May 13, 2026 | Monday and Tuesday from 8:25 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Wednesday from 8:25 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. | Grimsley Building, room 236, Hamlet Campus | Tuition for this class is $180; fees are $438.
March 16, 2026 - April 23, 2026: Clinicals run Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For More Information
Renea Craven, Medical Assisting Program Coordinator
arcraven1239@richmondcc.edu | (910) 410-1888
Crystal Greene, Medical Assisting Instructor
chgreene@richmondcc.edu | (910) 410-1890
To Sign Up
Complete the registration form and bring to either the Hamlet Campus or Scotland County Campus to register for the class. For more information, call Student Services at (910) 410-1700.
Please see our policy for refunds on continuing education classes here: Refund Policy