Medical Assistant (CAS)
The FVCC Medical Assistant program prepares you for entry-level roles in clinics and physicians' offices. You will train to perform both clinical and administrative tasks, acting as a versatile partner to healthcare providers. As the demand for medical assistants continues to grow, this certificate provides the professional skills needed to enter a stable and essential career field.
Certificate of Applied Science (CAS)
Length: 3 semesters
The 32-credit curriculum covers topics like phlebotomy, EKG testing, medical billing and pharmacology. Your training concludes with a 180-hour summer externship to gain practical experience in a real-world setting. After finishing the coursework, you will be eligible to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) exam to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).
I graduated with my MA certificate and will be returning in the fall as part of the radiologic technology program. I chose to continue here because it feels like I belong here, thanks to the amazing faculty and staff.
Rachel Thornton
Medical Assistant Graduate
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Hannah Kimmel
Medical Assistant Program Director
Russ Lamson
Academic Advisor
In order to be considered for acceptance into the FVCC Medical Assistant Program, the student must have
- Earned a high school diploma or equivalency (GED or HiSET)
- Applied and been admitted to Flathead Valley Community College
- Applied to the Medical Assistant program via the FVCC Medical Assistant Application at the bottom of this page
In order to begin the program, students must have
- Turned 18 years of age by the first day of classes or obtained Program Director permission; and
- Completed a background check and provide documentation of required immunizations prior to enrolling in medical assisting courses or obtain Program Director approval.
The FVCC Medical Assistant Program is designed for students that upon successful completion of the program, are eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Clinical Certified Medical Assistant Certificate (CCMA) national exam.
All NHA certificates are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCAA), a division of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE).
Program Outcomes
The Medical Assisting program had an Annual Report of 80% student retention for the 2020 admission cohort and 80% national exam pass rate for students graduating in 2020.