Medical Assistant Certificate of Continuing Study

Interested in Becoming a Medical Assistant?

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Get the training, preparation, and confidence needed to start a successful career as a Medical Assistant! Our classes have filled, but we'd be happy to contact you about our next information session.

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Free for Eligible Students!

Are you motivated to learn new skills and secure employment? This Medical Assistant Certificate Program may be perfect for you, as long as you're 18 years or older, have a high school diploma or equivalent, are not currently enrolled in a degree program at Rhode Island College or another college, are considered unemployed/underemployed/dislocated worker, and you can provide a RI BCI Background Check. The program is free to those who are eligible.

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Preparing You for Employment

The Medical Assistant Certificate of Continuing Study (CCS) prepares students for a career as a medical assistant, with competency and confidence in:

  • Administrative Procedures (Reception, Scheduling)
  • Anatomy, Physiology, and Physiology (basic)
  • Clinical Procedures and Skills
  • Communication Skills: Communication for Medical Assistants
  • Computer Skills: Digital Literacy, Electronic Health Records
  • CPR Certification
  • Customer Service
  • Healthcare Law and Ethics; HIPAA Training
  • Math (in medical context)
  • Medical Terminology
  • Pharmacology (basic)

Eligible graduates are able to sit for the National Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.

14 Week Program

There will be 14 weeks of classwork followed by a minimum 120 hour internship over 5-6 weeks.

  • Classes: Monday–Thursday, 9 am–3 pm
  • Clinical Internship: 120 hours (after successfully completing all classes)

Bonus Services Provided

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Getting You Ready to Apply for Jobs

We provide individual counseling with a case manager and professional development that covers resume and cover letter writing, job searching, and practice interviews. We make sure you're ready to succeed!

In-Person Classes at the Rhode Island Nursing Education Center in Providence

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