Administrative Assistant

 

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Welcome to medical administrative assistant training. You have taken the first step into a world that will stimulate your mind, motivate your curiosity for learning, energize your work ethic, and your spirit so that you will want to contribute something good to today’s society. This 60 hour (classroom only) program will prepare you to take the National Healthcareer Association national exam (MAA). This program does not have a clinical portion. 

What does an Administrative Assistants Do?

Secretaries and administrative assistants perform routine clerical and administrative duties. They organize files, draft messages, schedule appointments, and support other staff.

Where does Administrative Assistants work?

Although administrative assistants work in nearly every industry, many are employed in schools, hospitals, governments, and legal and medical offices. Most work full time in office settings. Virtual assistants typically work from a home office. Medical secretaries require several months of training to learn industry-specific terminology.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Age 18 (by completion of training) or older
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. (Alien ID-If applicable)
  • Valid Identification (passport, driver’s license or state/federal issued ID)
  • Social Security Card
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Ability to pass criminal background check (provided by school) Students should have no felony convictions of any kind and must not have any drug-related or Pharmacy related convictions, including misdemeanors.

 

For prices and schedules click here for the Roanoke Campus or the Charlottesville Campus.

Job Outlook

Employment of administrative assistants is projected to grow 12 percent from 2012 to 2022, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Many job openings will result from the need to replace workers who leave the occupation. Those with a combination of work experience and computer skills should have the best job prospects.

NATIONAL CERTIFICATION

Our Administrative Assistant program is approved for national certification testing. After completing the Administrative Assistant training program the graduate will have the option (for an additional fee) to apply and test for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) National Exam. The national exam is administered on-site at Fast Track Health Care Education.

A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required to take the national exam.

National Certification is voluntary. It represents not only compliance with established medical standards, but also highlights the health care professional’s commitment to quality and professionalism. Having national certification demonstrates to the healthcare industry that the individual is proficient in his/her specific area of study. National certification is a competency standard and has proven to be a valuable asset in securing employment as well as advancement on any career ladder. Having National Healthcareer Association (NHA) National Certification gives the health care professional the competitive edge he/she needs in the job search market. To employers it separates the serious from the non-serious, and may well be the deciding factor in obtaining a job or promotion.

Upon successful completion you will have the option to register for the: 

National Healthcareer Association (NHA) National Exam for Administrative Assistant for an additional cost of $120 (this fee is not included in the tuition)

CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

 

This program will provide the necessary training and skills required to challenge the National Health career Association(NHA)  Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national examination. This program requires 360 classroom hour (lecture and labs) and 120 hour clinical externship. Students must successfully complete the 360 classroom hour requirement to be eligible to participate in the clinical externship rotation.

What Does a Medical Assistant Do?

Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other health practitioners. Their duties vary with the location, specialty, and size of the practice.

Where does a Medical Assistant Work?

Most medical assistants have postsecondary education such as a certificate. Medical assistants held about 560,800 jobs in 2012. Most of these assistants work in physicians’ offices and other healthcare facilities.

For prices and schedules click here for the Roanoke Campus or the Charlolttesville Campus.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Age 18 (by completion of training) or older
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. (Alien ID-If applicable)
  • Valid Identification (passport, driver’s license or state/federal issued ID)
  • Social Security Card
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Ability to pass criminal background check (provided by school) Students should      have no felony convictions of any kind and must not have any drug-related      or Pharmacy related convictions, including misdemeanours
  • Valid CPR (school provides service for an additional fee)
  • Drug Test 
  • HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
  • Immunization Record
  • TB Test, School will administer the skin test for a fee. (PPD skin test or a      negative chest X-ray no older than a year is required)
  • Hepatitis B immunization (if declined, it must be waived in writing, form is      available in our school administration office) 
  • 2 Covid Vaccines (Moderna or Pfizer) or 1 Covid Vaccine (Johnson+Johnson)

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

People who are interested in becoming a Medical Assistant are required to take CPR for Medical Professionals and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training prior to starting their clinical rotation. CPR/AED Training is offered by Fast Track for an additional fee. This fee is not included in the tuition.

JOB OUTLOOK

Employment of medical assistants is projected to grow 29 percent from 2012 to 2022, much faster than the average for all occupations. The growth of the aging baby-boom population will continue to spur demand for preventive medical services, which are often provided by physicians. As their practices expand, physicians will hire more assistants to perform routine administrative and clinical duties, allowing the physicians to see more patients.

NATIONAL CERTIFICATION

Our Medical Assistant program is approved for national certification testing. After completing the Medical Assistant training program the graduate will have the option (for an additional fee) to apply and test for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) National Exam. The national exam is administered on-site at Fast Track Health Care Education.

A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required to take the national exam.

National Certification is voluntary. It represents not only compliance with established medical standards, but also highlights the health care professional’s commitment to quality and professionalism. Having national certification demonstrates to the healthcare industry that the individual is proficient in his/her specific area of study. National certification is a competency standard and has proven to be a valuable asset in securing employment as well as advancement on any career ladder. Having National Healthcareer Association (NHA) National Certification gives the health care professional the competitive edge he/she needs in the job search market. To employers it separates the serious from the non-serious, and may well be the deciding factor in obtaining a job or promotion.

Upon successful completion you will have the option to register for the: 

National Healthcareer Association (NHA) National Exam for Medical Assistant for an additional cost of $155 (this fee is not included in the tuition)

 

Our faculty members not only have an academic background in the programs they teach, but they also possess real-world work experience. This provides our students with a strong foundation that prepares them to become competent individuals in a health care career they enjoy. We also offer the following:

 

  • Earn a vocational certificate in as little as 3 weeks
  • All lesson materials are INCLUDED with your tuition
  • Small classes
  • Classes start weekly
  • Interest free payment plans
  • Personalized instruction
  • Day or evening class hours
  • State & National Certification
  • Job training & professional development
  • Convenient to public transportation
  • Over 20 contracts with clinical sites
  • VEC/WIB, Housing Authority Training Provider

 

 

Our classes consist of classroom training, clinical instruction (applicable programs) and clinical simulation labs to assure that each student is proficient by the completion of the program. The classroom training and clinical simulation labs are provided at Fast Track Health Care Education, while the clinical instruction for most programs are performed at a variety of local health care facilities partnered with Fast Track Health Care Education.

The clinical simulation lab provides a mock health care working environment complete with medical manikins, hospital beds, over bed table, bedside table, working sink, walker, wheelchair, bedside commode, and other medical equipment found in healthcare facilities.

Fast Track has partnered with local hospitals, nursing homes, and extended care facilities in the areas of Blacksburg, Lynchburg, Bedford, New River Valley, Franklin County and Martinsville to arrange clinical instruction for each student. The clinical instruction provides students with hands on training with experienced health care professionals in a real-working environment.

 

 

People are Talking


At Fast Track Health Care Education we believe that reputation speaks louder than any advertising. And with more than half of our new students coming from referrals, its no surprise that our graduates have wonderful things to say about us. Don’t just take our word for it - read what some of our graduates have to say.

"It was exceptional and I don't think there is room for improvement. It was great and the instructor helped a lot. I enjoyed it so much I didn't want to leave!"

Ciara Gravely
Pharmacy Graduate
"Great learning experience! Loved the small class size and the one-on-one instruction. Even other students helped me, it was awesome. Makes me want to take another class."

Alana Davis
Skin Care Specialist Student
"The instructors are great! I appreciate all the knowledge and information obtained from my instructors."

Alicia Wood
Patient Care Technician Graduate
"No improvements needed! The class and the instrucors are very good. As a matter of fact, they are excellent."

Aisha Khurshid
EKG Tecnician Graduate
"I lost my retail job and was unemployed for nine months. I took the Fast Track 5 week Phlebotomy Technician Program and I got a job and was working within two weeks of completing the program."

Ernest Belcher
Phlebotomy Graduate

 

"The instructor was excellent. Marilyn was very knowledgable, friendly, professional and strict. She did a superb job of communicationg the information and ensuring everyone knew the material."


 

Bill Fisher


Nurse Aide Graduate

"I needed to renew my First Aid and CPR Certification to keep my job, and I was against a hard deadline. I found your school quickly, got into a class and had Certification in one day."


Harold Pruitt
CPR Student

You guys rocked the house! Best money I ever spent! Thanks for everything Fast Track.


David Irazarry
Phlebotomy Graduate

"Thanks for the quick training I needed a job and I didn’t have to spend 2 years in a college program, to get the training I needed to get a job. The program is great."


Lillie Mattox
Patient Care Technician Graduate

"I absolutely Love this school."


Deborah Goodman
Phlebotomy Graduate

"The best Phlebotomy school I found in the area. Thanks for the great training and the opportunity to be in the health care field."


Cynthia Thompson
Phlebotomy Graduate

"Many thanks for having a low cost, accelerated training program. For people who don’t want to take a bunch of courses they don’t need to get a job."


Jacob Lambert
Phlebotomy Graduate
"Fast Track has been a great experience for me. My instructor Alisa Pritchett was compassionate, and very knowledgeable. She was always there for me and is one of the great people in my Life that I have learned from. The school was clean, well equipped and looked very professional. Over all this is a great program that I highly recommend to my friends and family.
Thank you,"

Mechelle Logan
Phlebotomy Graduate
"To the Fast Track Staff,
I would just like to thank you for the opportunities you opened up for me with you CNA class. Your training was great, and the instructors were outstanding. Both Marilyn and Linda did a fantastic job, and Linda was so helpful and personable with the clinical experiences at Raleigh Court. I would also like for you to tell the two RN’s who performed the state board testing on August 29 how great they were. They made performing the skills a little less stressful with their positive attitude and calming reassurance. Again thanks for such a great program and for the friendly atmosphere. It was a great experience, and I will refer others to your program as I get the opportunity."

Randy Gallimore
Nurse Aide Graduate
"I was completely satisfied with my clinical experience. Raleigh Court was a great place for my clinical training. It was a great opportunity and I learned a lot."

Alissa Grise
Nurse Aide Graduate
"I appreciate this opportunity that you have given me and so many others. I will pass the word about how great Fast Track is. Thank you once again and take care."

Tiffany Lambert
Nurse Aide Graduate
"I really enjoyed and loved doing my clinical at Raleigh Court everyone was kind and very helpful - my experience was wonderful."

Peggy Eakin
Nurse Aide Graduate
"Linda was amazing and clinical was for me the best part."

Amanda Jackson
Nurse Aide Graduate
"There was a lot of help and there was always someone there making sure I was ok and that I was learning."

Dammond Buchannon
Phlebotomy Graduate
"I found my instructor to be very uplifting and confident. She is very knowledgeable and delivered the information in a way that is very easy to understand. I haven’t been in a classroom setting in over 20 years and she made me feel very comfortable and welcome. Alisa really went out of her way to make sure that everyone was on the same page and also added some relaxation and fun as well. I think she is an asset to your program and she should be recognized as such. It was excellent! It was fast paced and a great way to learn. I think very highly of the program and would recommend it to anyone who is interested."

Jeffrey Sinozich
Phlebotomy Graduate
"My Instructor was an excellent teacher and this course was an excellent choice. I would recommend Carilon as a clinical site for other classes. Pam Brown, Laboratory Director and her staff are wonderful. Your program has been very effective and I will continue to prosper in this field with the help of Fast Track."

Danielle Stockstill
Phlebotomy Graduate
"I don’t think much more could have been done to improve the clinical experience. My experience was awesome."

Allison Cromer
Phlebotomy Graduate
"My clinical experience was even more than I hoped for. It was up and beyond the expectations I had. Everyone in the lab helped contribute to my learning and was very welcoming."

Jessica Lumsden
Phlebotomy Graduate
"In my opinion my phlebotomy clinical experience was perfect - I can think of no improvements."

Debra Guthrie
Patient Care Technician Graduate

"I wouldn’t change anything, I loved doing my clinical in the laboratory at Roanoke Memorial Hospital."

Quadeira Robinson
Phlebotomy Graduate
"My clinical experience at Lewis Gale Hospital was wonderful the staff was very pleasant and always willing to help. Nothing needs to be changed, I felt that all my needs were met and I gained great knowledge and experience from it."

Candace Nichols
Phlebotomy Graduate
"I was completely satisfied with all parts of the program. The Fast Track Program was a wonderful experience and I would like to thank everyone for giving me this opportunity."

Brandice Alley
Nurse Aide Graduate
"It was great, it was very hands on and the CNA I worked with at Raleigh Court helped out and allowed me to do things on my own so I could learn better."

Tenika Saintmelus
Nurse Aide Graduate
"Mrs. Ruth needs a raise she has been the best teacher I have ever had. Thanks for making her part of this school."

Marcia Justice
Patient Care Technician Graduate
"Everything was wonderful, Marilyn Angle RN, BSN really did everything in her power to get us to understand everything and learn the skills. It was more than I expected. The clinical instructor was very helpful; it was hard but a great experience. I would do it over and over again if I could. It was wonderful"


Tabitha Glascock
Nurse Aide Graduate
"Mrs Teresa,
This is Takreemah Mahoney I am writing this to say thank you so much, this was a great experience for me. I want to say you make young women like myself just want to keep on going because things that I feel that I cant achieve this program just proved me wrong with a little help and determination anything is possible. You are great and words can’t express what type of person you are."

Takreemah Mahoney
Nurse Aide & Med Aide Graduate
"This clinical experience is one I will “never” forget. Please don’t change a thing. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!"

Brenda Williams
Nurse Aide Graduate
"Ruth Raymond was amazing! She is very informative and she does a great job as a teacher!"

Sarah Chaffin
Nurse Aide Graduate
"The instructor and class are just wonderful, I wouldn’t change anything I had the best instructor ever. This program has been a wonderful learning experience I would recommend my instructor Ruth Raymond and class to everyone."

Kristin Oroson
Nurse Aide Graduate
"Ms. Marilyn,
Thank you so much for teaching the NA Class. I knew that it was not always easy for you. But, I truly enjoyed the entire class and I learned a lot. I admire your patience and willingness to teach these classes. I’m sure these skills will be very useful to me in any medical field I choose to go into. I hope you have a wonderful rest of the summer.
Thanks again,"

Jessica Foster
Nurse Aide Graduate
"This class experience has been great. Alisa’s knowledge and total respect for the health care field goes above and beyond. I feel completely confident in what I have learned and the skills taught to me. This is all do to Alisa."

Yvonne Conner
Phlebotomy Graduate
"Alisa is a very kind, funny and understanding teacher. This class was fun and I have learned a lot. I really like my instructor and hope to see other teachers like her. The classes would be fun. I wish she could check up on us when we do our onsite training."

Hillary Williams
Phlebotomy Graduate
"Doing nice things for others seems to come so naturally to you! Thanks for everything. To each one of my instructors, receptionists, & most importantly Teresa. Thanks for the help, love, support, laughter, & growth. You all are wonderful! Keep God first and stay passionate about the jobs you all are performing. I accomplished something and you all had a part in it. God Bless You!!! “Stay Fast…on the Right Tracks” With great appreciation and gratitude,"

Ann Ellis
Phlebotomy Graduate
"It was so much better than what I expected. Mrs. Ruth is a wonderful teacher. The CNA’s at Raleigh Court were amazing and very hands on. Mrs. Ruth also prepared us very well in class. Mrs. Ruth doesn’t need to change a thing. She has wonderful stories to back up the info and she always keeps us engaged. She knows her stuff."

Lanier Sydnor
Nurse Aide Graduate
"Mrs. Teresa,
A world of thanks to you and your teachers!
Thanks for everything; your school has been a wonderful experience for us. We are so grateful for this experience.
God Bless You. Thanks A Lot!!!"

Ingrid Doss April Ramsey Lois Nagasari Earl Wilson JoAnna Hardie
Kelly Nuechterlein Toivania Gill Janea Webb Hope Woolfolk
Nurse Aide Graduates

"Teresa, Thank you very much for letting me be able to participate in your program, also opening my eyes about life. I appreciate everything, you have enlightened me and I plan to move forward with my new skills. THANK YOU!"

Antoinette Thomas
Phlebotomy Graduate
"The two weeks of class spent at “Fast Track” was the best learning experience I’ve ever had. The course was very thorough, fast paced, and was in a fun relaxed environment. The instructor was very thorough, positive, helpful, able to pinpoint each students “way of learning” and was very explanatory. I am sad to see the class end."

Tara Bellman
Phlebotomy Graduate
"I feel that this course was very helpful and created a high level of confidence going into the clinical setting. The fast paced learning was helpful to me in quickly finishing the program in hopes to also, quickly obtaining a much needed job in the medical field. This is a great starting place for me to get my foot in the door of the medical field. The teacher was amazing with my learning and very compassionate, knowledgeable, and thorough with the information covered. I would recommend her as a teacher to anyone and hope that other phlebotomy students will have the joy of her teaching."

Hillary Williams
Phlebotomy Graduate

 

"The class was very nice. I now know a lot about the phlebotomy field. The practice I received in clinical was a lot of help and the teacher was phenomenal. She was there for any questions we had and explained things in full detail."

Marie Arrington
Phlebotomy Graduate