Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Blue Cliff College – Houma prepares students for careers as a medical assistant, clinical medical assistant, specialized medical assistant, medical receptionist, front office administration, clinical supervisor, medical office manager, and health services manager. The program focuses on providing medical office administrative services and performing clinical duties. Program courses include: basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, patient psychology and communications, medical office procedures, and clinical diagnostics, examination, testing and treatment procedures. Get more details below including other Virginia colleges that offer medical assistant program.

Blue Cliff College – Houma

8041-L Tysons Corner Ctr, McLean, VA

Blue Cliff College was founded in 1987 with the goal of becoming a premier school for massage therapy. In 2005 Blue Cliff College began the process of program diversification, offering a wider variety of vocational programs in today's most popular industries. Originally located in New Orleans, the school has opened campuses in Lafayette, Alexandria, Houma, Metairie and Shreveport in Louisiana, Gulfport in Mississippi, and Fayetteville in Arkansas.

Academics

Blue Cliff College has made it its mission to provide a quality education for the programs it offers. The process of diversification was to provide more options to potential students, offering reasonably priced education and assistance in finding a career post-graduation.

Programs offered:

• Continuing Education
• Cosmetology
• Cosmetology Instructor Training
• Dental Assisting
• Dialysis Technician
• Esthetics
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
• Massage Therapy
• Medical Assisting
• Medical Office Assistant

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to attend Blue Cliff College must have a high school diploma or GED, be at least 18 years of age, meet with an admissions officer for an interview and must demonstrate the ability to meet financial obligations. Financial aid is available to eligible students. Students should meet with a financial aid officer to determine options and eligibility.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Blue Cliff College – Houma offers a less than one year certificate program in medical assistant.

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Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Medical Assistants

Description

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 23.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 6
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.27
  • Average Annual Salary: $35930

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).