Medical Assistant
Gain the Knowledge and Skills for a Career as a Medical Assistant
The Medical Assistant program at Howard Community College prepares students with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits to pursue an entry-level position in the ambulatory medical field. The 4-month hybrid program is designed to prepare competent entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. This program concentrates on helping you acquire knowledge and develop skills in performing laboratory, clinical, and medical office procedures in a physician's office or ambulatory care clinic.
This course includes an online component as well as mandatory skills/lab sessions, and an extensive practical internship. Digital badge eligible (DB).
Course requirements:
- 18 years of age or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Proof of medical insurance
- Pass basic reading assessment with a score of 240 or above.
- Ability to speak, read, and understand Standard American English.
- Enroll in Courses for the Current Term
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Medical Assistant Program
Medical Assistant Program - Theory, Skills, and Internship
Please select Theory, Skills, and Certification Preparation options for sections A, B, or C.
Contact NonCreditAlliedHealth@HowardCC.edu or call 443-518- 4981 for more information or to register.
Speak the language of medical professionals. You will learn to safely deliver and provide education on medications, assist patients in reaching their nutrition goals, and develop people skills important to mental health care. Participate in direct pharmacology skills practice. Learn how to collaborate with team members and manage challenging patient situations. This course incorporates National Healthcareer Association (NHA) study resources and exam-aligned materials to help enrolled students prepare for their certification examination.
Prerequisites: Must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma/GED, with the ability to speak and understand standard American English. Students without a prior degree or those who have not taken English 121 are required to take the Accuplacer Assessment at the college testing center and score a minimum of 240. Computer and internet access required. Students must also successfully complete XH-121, XH-122, and XH-125 to receive a certificate. No refund given seven days prior to start date. 10.0 CEUs
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Section A: Jan 25–May 11
Tuition: $3,694 (includes $1,159 in fees*).
Contact NonCreditAlliedHealth@HowardCC.edu or call 443-518-4981 for more information or to register.
Theory:OnlineJan 25–Apr 26XH-121-7531 (2924)
Skills:T&W Hall
Mon, Wed, Jan 25–Apr 26
6–9 p.m.
XH-122-7532 (2926)
Certification Preparation:Mon–Fri, Apr 14–May 118 a.m.–4 p.m.XH-125-7342 (5071) -
Section B: Sep 5–Jan 17
Tuition: $3,694 (includes $1,159 in fees*).
Contact NonCreditAlliedHealth@HowardCC.edu or call 443-518- 4981 for more information or to register.
Theory:
Online
Jan 30–May 1
XH-121-7622 (2923)Skills:
T&W Foundation Hall 124
Sat, Jan 30–May 1
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
XH-122-7623 (2925)Certification Preparation:
Mon–Fri, May 3–30
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
XH-125-7628 (5130) -
Section B: Feb 2–Jun 6
Tuition: $3,694 (includes $1,159 in fees*).
Contact NonCreditAlliedHealth@HowardCC.edu or call 443-518-4981 for more information or to register.
Theory:
Online
Feb 2–May 6
XH-121-7339 (4776)Skills:
T&W Foundation Hall
Tue, Thu Feb 2–May 6
6–9 p.m.
XH-122-7340 (4787)Certification Preparation:
Mon–Fri, May 10–Jun 6
8 a.m.–4 p.m.
XH-125-7341 (5104)