To be admitted to the Medical Assistant Program, a prospective student must meet the following requirements:

• (High School student or) High School Diploma/GED (or equivalent) at time of enrollment
• English Fluency (verbal and written)

Upon invitation and acceptance to the Medical Assistant Program, students must provide confirmation of an account established with CastleBranch.com and pass a nationwide criminal background check (Crimes Against Persons list).

• Castlebranch website
• Package code: RR69
• Cost: $113.99 (do not create an account prior to invitation and registration to the program)

Screening and Tracking Requirements

After invitation to the program, students must meet vaccination and program-specific health requirements in compliance with the Center for Disease Control Healthcare Provider immunization guidelines, including the submission of original lab results, x-ray reports and immunization records, which must be dated and signed by their healthcare provider.

Immunization Timeline Table

*Vaccinations must be current while on externships

• Annual Tuberculosis skin test. TB tests must show as current through the entire clinical experience at the time of onboarding. Renewal may be required before one year.
• Annual seasonal Influenza vaccine
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine within last 10 years
• Hepatitis B vaccine (series of three vaccines and immunity titer)
• Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine (two vaccines or proof of immunity titer)
• Varicella vaccine (two vaccines or proof of immunity titer)
• Annual background-check through CastleBranch.com
• Personal health insurance upon entry and for the duration of the program
• Although the COVID vaccination is not currently a program admission requirement, our clinical partners may require a student to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID. Clinical placements may be unavailable for students who are not fully immunized.
• Current (within one year) physical evaluation by a physician or nurse practitioner to ensure student and patient safety. The evaluation should address the following areas in respect to the student's ability to perform the laboratory skills and clinical responsibilities related to becoming a Medical Assistant:
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and to reach overhead
  • Ability to stand or walk for long periods

I-BEST

This program has I-BEST support. Students are also required to complete the I-BEST Identification Survey, and will receive an email regarding I-BEST eligibility. Students who place into I-BEST will also need to complete the LACES Intake Form.

Are you new to health care? Please consider taking our Bridge to Health and Human Services class to help you set up for success! You will get an introduction to subjects taught in health care programs, learn about different medical careers, learn about background check and immunization requirements, as well as information about how to pay for the program and the steps to register. Check out the flyer here. Email askccp@rtc.edu or talk to an entry advisor to register!

1. The students should be informed that “Health Insurance” is required to participate in the clinical placement process.
2. COVID Vaccination is required for clinical placement and although RTC accepts religious exemptions, clinical sites do not. If you are seeking a religious exemption, clinical sites will not except these, therefore students that choose to enroll will not be able to successful complete the program chosen.