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
TBD
Medical Assisting Phase 1 Checklist
Phase 2 - Class Details & Cost
TBD
Medical Assisting Phase 2 Checklist
Prerequisites for Enrollment
- Completed registration form
- High school diploma or equivalent transcript (with expected graduation date or completion date)
- Accuplacer Next Generation Reading and Math test of 250 or higher OR transcript showing successful completion of college level English and Math class
- All official transcripts, if applicable
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
Course Forms to Sign Up
Students must bring required documents and payment to either Hamlet or Scotland County Campus to register for class. Contact Student Services at (910) 410-1700 for more information.
Please see our policy for refunds on continuing education classes here: Refund Policy