Fortis College, Richmond: Take the first step towards a rewarding new career as a Medical Assistant! Located in Richmond VA, Fortis College provides degree and diploma programs in a range of healthcare fields, including a Medical Assistant Diploma Program and a Medical Assistant Associate's Degree. Both of our quality undergraduate programs aim to equip you with the skills and knowledge you will need to succeed in this rapidly-growing industry.
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Role of a Medical Assistant:
A Medical Assistant is an important member of a healthcare team. They perform routine clinical and administrative tasks to ensure that medical offices and clinics run smoothly. They work in a variety of healthcare settings, including offices and clinics of physicians, optometrists, chiropractors, and podiatrists.
Doctors increasingly rely on Medical Assistants to help with various patient care needs. The demand for Medical Assistants continues to grow at an exceptional rate, making it an excellent career option.
Teaching you skills in office administration, computing, and clinical areas, our programs aim to prepare you for entry-level employment as a medical assistant in a medical office or clinic.
Conveniently situated in Richmond VA, Professional Career Institute (PCI) provides Allied Healthcare courses, including Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Personal Care Aide, Pharmacy Technician, and Medication Aide Technician.
At Professional Career Institute, we encourage our students to excel in all studies. We have a very high passing rate with all State boards when our students test with them.
We offer convenient payment plans to students who need that option; as well as offer day and evening courses to accommodate your schedule.
We assist students in excelling in their studies while being a student at Professional Career Institute as well as assisting with job placement assistance.
All programs can be completed within two to six weeks, and upon completion, you will receive a certificate from us.
Professional Career Institute is accredited by the respective governing bodies for each class we offer.
Accredited Online, Distance Learning & Live Training.
Based in Baltimore MD, Behavioral Health & Leadership Dynamics (BHLD) provides organizational training, management training, individual & executive coaching services to professionals, supervisors, managers, senior personnel, executive directors, board members, and CEOs.
Our certification programs are taught onsite and online to individuals & corporations in Virginia, and across the U.S.
Aligned with best practices in the field of coaching and human services, BHLD life coaching and leadership training programs are highly-regarded by governmental agencies, the private sector, and the healthcare community.
Distance education offers a flexible & convenient way to learn, and allows you to schedule your study around your work & family life.
BHLD’s coach training is accredited by the Centers for Credentialing and Education (CCE).
In addition, BHLD is approved as an authorized sponsor of continuing education by the following organizations: National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC); American Psychological Association (APA); and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB).
Endorsement: “I want to commend you on the excellent coaching you’ve provided to several of our up-and-coming executives.
Since working with you, all have shown visible improvement in the key areas identified for development and each has attributed this growth to the coaching sessions with you."
- Peter Emmons, President of Structure Group Inc.
Fast-Track Certification Programs for Individuals: CEUs available for some professionals
- Life/Spiritual Mentor
- Life Coach
- Master Life Coach
- Health & Wellness Practitioner
- Corporate Life Coach
- "Start Your Business" - Online Course as a Add-on to the certification programs
Fast-Track Corporate Training for Businesses & Organizations:
- Corporate Life Coach
- Leadership Coach
- Executive Coach
- Organizational Consultant
We also provide Continuing Education for coaches, professional counselors, psychologists & social workers.
Conveniently situated in Richmond VA, Virginia School for Nurse Aides (VSNA) provides quality health care programs, including Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Personal Care Aide (PCA), Medication Aide, and CPR training. Day and night classes are available for your convenience.
Accredited by the Virginia Board of Nursing, NACES, and the American Red Cross, we specialize in CNA training. On successful completion of the CNA program, our graduates can take their State Board exams at our school. We have a high pass rate on state boards.
At VSNA, we offer a hands-on approach to clinical training, which includes an internship at an assisted living facility. Here you can use the skills and knowledge you have learned to provide medication administration and direct patient care to residents.
We keep our class sizes small to ensure that all of our students get the individual attention and instruction they need. More one-on-one attention from our experienced instructors means that you are able to understand and retain the information easier, which helps you to become a successful and confident CNA.
The atmosphere at VSNA is very student oriented; our students have flexibility with payments and control in their scheduling.
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Cardinal Institute for Health Careers is an allied health training center in Stafford County VA, just 5 minutes from Downtown Fredericksburg at Route 17 and I-95 South.
We provide an entry-level Personal Care Aide (PCA) Certificate course for students who are interested in beginning a career in the healthcare industry.
Established in 1947, Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) is a state-sponsored, comprehensive, degree-granting community college. We offer a wide range of undergraduate degree and certificate programs in fields including allied health, nursing, human services, business, and information technology. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
BCCC is the only community college in Baltimore City and enrolls more Baltimore City residents than any other college or university in the state. Our accessible and affordable programs include college transfer and career preparation, technical training, and life skills training. BCCC faculty and staff continuously work to provide excellent teaching, quality and high-demand programs and enhanced student support services.
BCCC has one main campus - The Liberty Campus in northwest Baltimore. We also have satellite locations throughout the city, including the Business and Continuing Education Division in Baltimore's Inner Harbor, Reisterstown Plaza Center, and more than 80 off-campus learning sites at churches, schools, community centers, and businesses.
- Associate Degree Nursing Program (ADN): 2 years
- Practical Nursing Certificate: 1 year
- Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in Dental Hygiene: 2 years
- Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Physical Therapist Assisting: 2 years
- Surgical Technologist Associate Degree (A.A.S): 2 years
- Respiratory Care Associate Degree: 2 years