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Registered Medical Assistant

RMAs working with a patient.

Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. Their duties vary with the location, specialty and size of the practice.

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Curriculum Overview

You will learn the basics of Registered Medical Assistant procedures including:

  • Medical Terminology
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Basic Patient Care
  • Laboratory & Diagnostic Procedures
  • Fundamentals of Pharmacology
  • Human Biology
  • Patient Billing
  • Word processing for Medical Office
  • Administrative Procedures for the Medical Assistant
  • Computer Fundamentals
  • 160 hours of off-site clinical and administrative internship

Additional Information

Career Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Registered Medical Assistants can expect a median annual wage of $37,380 or $17.97 per hour.

Registered Medical Assistants are categorized as a “bright outlook” occupation which is expected to grow rapidly in the next several years, will have a large number of job openings, or are new and emerging occupations.

Places You Can Work

Registered Medical Assistant students are prepared to work in a variety of healthcare settings, including:

  • Hospitals
  • Ambulatory surgery centers
  • Physicians’ offices and clinics

Positions You Can Have

Gain skills to work in positions such as:

  • Medical Assistant
  • Immediate Treatment Assistant
  • Nurse Assistant
  • Patient Access Specialist
  • Clinical Support Assistant

Upon successful completion, students earn:

  • Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center Certificate of Completion
  • Customer Service from NRF
  • National Registered Medical Assistant Certification from American Medical Technologists
Program Information

Open Enrollment

Days - Monday through Thursday

Program Length - 9 months

Course Delivery -  in-person

Program Requirements

Before you start this class, you must:

  • Meet minimum TABE Reading (527) and Math (517) scores
  • Attend a program information session

For more information, contact Admissions

Phone

716-645-1900

Email

eoc-admissions@buffalo.edu

If you send an email, please include your last name, first name, and the program in the subject line of your email.