Health & Personal Services
Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a licensed clinician in the field. Study draft only.
Medical Assisting
9 mo full-time · 1350 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-28): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Safety, infection control, and professional ethicshealthcare math and dosing calculationswritten and verbal communication skillsmedical terminologyadministrative duties including scheduling, billing, and records managementclinical skills including vital signs, injections, specimen collection, and assisting with examinationsphlebotomy techniques and blood collection safetyelectrocardiogram (EKG) acquisition and rhythm recognitionintroduction to medical coding (ICD and CPT systems)electronic health record (EHR) documentation and navigationcapstone project integrating classroom learningsupervised clinical practicum in a real healthcare settingcertification examination preparation for CMA, RMA, and phlebotomy credentials
Course & assessment plan
9 courses · 1,350 clock hours · tuition $14,945 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| CMA (AAMA) | Industry certification | American Association of Medical Assistants |
| CPT Phlebotomy | Industry certification | certifying bodies for phlebotomy (NHA, AMT, ASCP) |
| RMA (AMT) | Industry certification | American Medical Technologists |
Career poster
Pay, jobs and growth on the poster come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025 data). Tuition terms are the live offer; see tuition.
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Allied Health: Medical Billing & Coding → Medical Assisting → Pharmacy Technician → Practical Nursing (LPN) → Phlebotomy Technician → EKG Technician
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