Nash Community College Registered Apprenticeship with U.S. Department of Labor

A select group of students at Nash Community College gets to participate in a registered apprenticeship in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship.

“This is a unique opportunity for students enrolled in the Medical Assisting program to gain insightful knowledge of the medical assisting industry,” said Amber Greer, professor and director of the medical assisting program at NCC.

The medical assisting curriculum prepares multi-skilled healthcare professionals to perform administrative, clinical and laboratory procedures.

“While students are in the medical assisting program, they can expect to learn how to schedule appointments, coding and processing insurance accounts, billing and collections, along with a list of other relevant coursework,” said Greer.

The North Carolina Community College System Office approved this Medical Assistant Apprenticeship, and began in May.

“NCC students continue to benefit from solid partnerships with local clinical and industry employers,” said Greer. “In May, Boice-Willis Clinic interviewed and selected four students to hire as apprentices.”

Local employers have agreed to participate in the assistant apprenticeship and will provide on-the-job training, which serves as a requirement for the apprentices.

“Students will be responsible for completing over 3000 hours of training, in addition to other diploma requirements,” said Greer.

NCC’s accredited medical assisting program graduates are eligible to take the American Association of Medical Assistants Certification Exam to become Certified Medical Assistants.

“Not only is the apprenticeship a great opportunity for students, but the program at NCC, in general, prepares the next generation of leaders in the medical assisting field,” said Greer. “We can expect our graduates to go into the professional space and work in physicians’ offices, health department and more.”