Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Riverside School of Health Careers 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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Riverside School of Health Careers

Also known as UR/U of Richmond/Richmond

410 Westhampton Way, University of Richmond, VA

Riverside School of Health Careers, located in Newport News, Virginia, offers students opportunities to enter one of several health  care fields through their in depth programs. The school provides students with the education and skills necessary to competently perform duties for entry level positions.  RS of Health Careers offers an excellent curriculum and modern facilities in order to obtain classroom and practical educations.

Academics

Riverside School of Health Careers offers a small number of programs. These programs prepare individuals for careers in the health care field. Graduates of these programs tend to have high state licensure and certification rates, some programs reaching as high as 100%. Additionally, students can complete general education requirements and receive an associate of arts and science degree through an agreement with the nearby Eastern Shore Community College.

Programs offered at RSHC:

• Professional Nurse
• Practical Nurse
• LPN to RN Fast- Track Articulation
• Radiologic Technology
• Surgical Technology
• Physical Therapist Assistant

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in applying to Riverside School of Health Careers should contact the school for an application and more information. Financial aid is available for eligible students. For more information regarding financial aid programs available, interested students should visit the school website's financial aid page.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Riverside School of Health Careers offers a less than two-year award program in medical assistant.

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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

• Richmond, VA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $30240

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