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National College - Lynchburg
104 Candlewood Court
Lynchburg, VA 24502


National College

Founded in 1886, National College has been an area leader in education, bringing to the Southeast a tradition of excellence, a vision for the future and a commitment to help people just like you achieve success they deserve.

At National College, we understand the needs of working adults, and our programs are designed to help you get your education without having to give up your job or your life. We give you the advantages of:

  • Career-specific programs that focus on real-world skills
  • Day and evening classes to fit your busy schedule
  • Personalized attention in small classes with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio
  • Instructors who are professionals in their fields
  • Professional job placement assistance after graduation
  • Financial assistance for those who qualify

Medical Assisting - Associate

The Medical Assisting program prepares graduates for a wide variety of day-to-day challenges. Courses in this program include: Clinical Medical Assisting, Medical Terminology, Hematology and Serology, Urinalysis and Microbiology and Pharmacology.

In addition to the principal course of study, students in this program will receive a background in computers, business organization, and medical administration. This program gives the graduate the training that is necessary to enter many diverse medical settings to include: doctors' offices, insurance companies, hospitals, legal offices, laboratories and medical research firms. The Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) on recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants' Endowment (AAMAE). Check with your campus director on the accreditation status at your campus. The address and phone number for CAAHEP is: 35 E. Wacker Dr Ste 1970, Chicago IL 60601 (312) 553-9355.

Medical Assistants are multi-skilled professionals who have a broad range of responsibilities in the ambulatory health care setting. As a Medical Assistant, graduates can expect to assist physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, working side-by-side in direct patient care. Some of the many clinical duties that a Medical Assistant may perform include administration of medication, reparing and assisting in patient examinations, phlebotomy, specimen collection and processing, and waived diagnostic laboratory testing. Administratively, medical Assistants may have the responsibility of scheduling appointments, making referrals upon the provider's request, billing and coding, filing and maintenance of patient's medical records, accepting and posting patient payments, and applying managed care policies.

The classes in this program can prepare you to successfully complete the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) examination.

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