Wake Tech is closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Prospective students can still apply online, and current students can register for Summer and Fall classes. The college will reopen Tuesday morning.
The Medical Assisting Career Exploration course provides an opportunity to explore the role of a medical assistant for anyone interested in the profession.
Learn about the various roles and settings in which a medical assistant would find employment and develop a plan to get the necessary medical, technical and soft skills for entry into the field.
Personal attributes, communication and critical skills
Education, training and certification requirements
College-readiness skills needed to obtain the necessary medical and technical skills
The course is designed for 15 to 20 participants, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants must be at least 18 years old. The course meets in person on the Perry Health Sciences Campus one day a week for eight weeks and includes online content on Blackboard.
For more information, contact Medical Assisting Program Director Charmaine Parker at [email protected] or 919-747-0153 or Workforce Development Career and Professional Development Director Catalina Suarez at [email protected] or 919-532-5572.
