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FINANCIAL AID RATE

88%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

16:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$4,763

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Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Fortis College – Norfolk 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.

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Fortis College – Norfolk

Also known as Virginia Career Institute

12745 College Drive, Glenns, VA

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Virginia Career Institute offers a less than two-year award program in medical assistant.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male2
Female51

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian1
Black37
Hispanic2
White10
Multiple Races3

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

Upon completion of the Medical Assistant program at Virginia Career Institute, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

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

  • Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
    • Total Employment: 2
    • Average Hourly Rate: $14.42
    • Average Annual Salary: $29990

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

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Student Services

To help students and alumni, Fortis College – Norfolk may offer services like:

  • Online classes
  • Helping students find work after graduation