Medical Assisting Program

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    Program Overview
    Step into a high-demand healthcare career with Eagle Gate College’s Medical Assisting program, a career-focused education designed for your future success. Built for nontraditional students and career changers, this blended program combines online learning with in-person training to meet you where you are and help you move forward with confidence. You’ll develop essential clinical and administrative skills, from taking vital signs and administering injections to performing diagnostic tests and supporting daily medical office operations, while also preparing to sit for nationally recognized certification exams. Program schedules vary by campus, but students typically attend on-campus training two days per week, with morning, afternoon, or evening options available depending on location and cohort size. Campuses follow a Monday–Wednesday–Thursday schedule, with new cohorts typically starting every five weeks, so you can begin your training sooner. With hands-on instruction, support from experienced faculty, and an externship, you can complete your diploma in as little as nine months and start your path as a Medical Assistant.
    HYBRID LEARNING
    Learn through a flexible blend of online coursework and hands-on lab training, helping you build real-world skills while balancing school and life.
    9-MONTH ACCELERATED PROGRAM
    Complete your training in as little as nine months and take the next step toward a fast-moving, in-demand healthcare career.
    CAREER-FOCUSED TRAINING
    MA Graduate Placement Rate 81%*
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    • Meet with admissions (virtual or in person)
    • Begin enrollment process
    • Submit a copy of a government-issued ID and proof of high school diploma/GED
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    MA Curriculum (120 Credits*)

    Eagle Gate College’s blended Medical Assisting program prepares you for entry-level Medical Assistant roles in as little as nine months through a flexible combination of online coursework and in-person training. All theory courses are delivered online, while lab instruction and externship experiences are primarily completed on campus and in real healthcare settings. The curriculum builds strong administrative and clinical foundations, covering medical terminology, medical office procedures, basic anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, infection control, diagnostic imaging, medication administration, medical law, and office management. Throughout the program, you’ll also strengthen communication, critical thinking, and decision-making skills to support confident, professional practice. By graduation, you will have completed 29 semester credits and gained hands-on experience designed to help you transition smoothly into the healthcare workforce.

    Course Totals
    121 Credit hours

    Course Credit Hours
    MA110 – Introduction to Medical Assisting 3.5
    MA111 – Pharmacology and Clinical Procedures 3.5
    MA112 – Diagnostic Procedures and Infection Control 3.5
    MA113 – Specialized Systems and Phlebotomy 3.5
    MA114 – Clinical Procedures and Surgical Assisting 3.5
    MA115 – Medical Office Administration 3.5
    MA116 – First Aid and Emergency Procedures in Medical Assisting 3.5
    MA117 – Medical Assisting Externship 4.5

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