Medical Assistant
Explore the dynamic world of medical assisting at Rio!
Our program equips aspiring health professionals with the diverse skills needed to excel in both administrative and clinical tasks within ambulatory settings. Impacting public health directly, our curriculum ensures mastery of a sophisticated body of knowledge and specialized skills. Through a blend of formal education and hands-on experience, we prepare you for entry into this vital profession. Our program is designed to offer you job ready certificates so you can earn while you learn. Elevate your career in healthcare with us!
Why Choose Rio’s Medical Assistant Program?
Our clinical partners say it best, Rio has "one of the best Medical Assistant programs around."
Our Medical Assistant students are consistently recognized for:
Professionalism
Strong clinical foundations
Patient safety awareness
Communication skills
Real-world readiness
Employers are offering positions before students even complete their clinical hours. Our program doesn’t just prepare students for entry-level roles. It builds confidence and opens doors, including pathways into nursing and advanced healthcare careers.
If you’re looking for a program that prepares you for real success in healthcare, Rio delivers.
Get Started Today
Many certificates and programs are offered for little or no cost for Ohio residents.
Raelle Barnett, Medical Assistant Program Director
rbarnett@rio.edu
740-992-1880