First, «The CMA (AAMA) is the only allied health professional who is required to complete an
accredited postsecondary medical assisting program that provides specific training for work in medical offices, clinics, and other
outpatient care
centers.»
VCU's health system's extensive resource network includes one of the nation's largest teaching hospitals, an
accredited inpatient rehabilitation program, a broad array of
outpatient rehabilitation programs, a Rehabilitation Research and Training
Center, and a NIDILRR (National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research).