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Medical Assistant (bol)

You are the connecting link in the doctor's practice

You'd love to be part of the medical world. Assisting doctors, performing medical procedures, and advising patients. Then medical assistant is the career for you!

You'd love to be part of the medical world. Assisting doctors, performing medical procedures, and advising patients. Then medical assistant is the career for you!

You're the focal point of a practice: patients come to you. You assess the severity of the complaint, schedule an appointment, or provide sound advice. You assist the doctor with procedures, but also perform tasks yourself, such as measuring blood pressure, administering injections, removing stitches, and dressing wounds.

You'll learn this and much more at school. This profession requires good organization and planning, teamwork, and communication skills. You'll consult with colleagues and doctors, and talk to a wide variety of patients. This requires empathy. We focus heavily on these topics during the program. We also teach you how to accurately update patient records. As you can see, being a medical assistant is a demanding and responsible profession. And incredibly enjoyable!

Areas of interest

More information.

What are you becoming?

With a medical assistant diploma, you can work in a general practitioner's office, health center, hospital outpatient clinic, or occupational health service. You can also pursue a higher professional education (HBO) program in healthcare, such as physiotherapy. 

What does your education look like?

  • In your first year, you'll be at school. You'll also have several project days focused on internships, and you can do a trial internship.
  • In the second year you do a 15-week internship with one return day per week.
  • In the third year you do a 15-week internship with one return day per week.

Education and Examination Regulations (OER)

The Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a course specify what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this and an overview of the exams that will be taken. Find the OER for your course here.

Search by your Crebo number (see the box on the right of this page) to view the OER for the current academic year. This will give you a general idea of what's expected of you when you start the program. The OER for the upcoming academic year will be available in July.

Statutory tuition fees

The statutory tuition fee for the 2026-2027 school year is €1.511. Check DUO.nl for possible student financing.

Other costs

For an estimate of the additional costs for this course, please see mbowebshop.nlEvery year, by July 1st, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there. To actually order, you must log in with your Summa account.

Laptop

For many courses, students cannot do without a laptop. See the overview whether this applies to your course and download the correct specifications.

Elective courses

During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or broaden your knowledge. For example, in entrepreneurship, management, programming, or a language. You'll receive more information about the electives available during your program. Each elective concludes with an exam. Read more about elective courses.

Study in figures

Study in figures provides clear information about this program and its job prospects. Want to learn more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.

What prior education do you need?

For the vocational training (level 3) and middle management training (level 4) you must meet one of the following conditions:

  • You have a diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, a theoretical pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, or a mixed pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track.
  • You have an (older) diploma from lbo, vbo, mavo or mavo-vbo.
  • You have a basic vocational training diploma (level 2) or a diploma from another vocational training course (level 3).
  • You have proof that you successfully completed the first three years of pre-university or senior general secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo). Or you have another diploma or certificate recognized by the government.

Additionally

If it turns out that you perform well, there is the possibility to complete some parts of the course in a shorter time, which can shorten the total study duration.

You'll be invited to an online introductory meeting where you'll get to know the school and we'll determine if this program is a good fit for you. A personal interview will follow if necessary.

Vaccination

A Hepatitis B vaccination is arranged and covered by the school. Without this vaccination, you cannot do an internship or work at your training company.

Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) required

To be eligible for an internship, you need a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). Almost all training companies require this. We recommend that you ensure you can obtain a VOG before starting your program. This will prevent you from being unable to complete an internship and possibly having to discontinue your program. Read all about the Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) here.

 

Can I contact a teacher or student?

Teachers know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask your questions to our teachers using the contact information below:

WhatsApp
teacher Milène Varlack
teacher Kim Bakermans

E-mail
teacher Milène Varlack
teacher Kim Bakermans

Instagram
Medical Assistant Training, DM to: @summa_doktersassistent


It is also possible to attend a walk-along day, tour, or open house. You can find all activities in our calendar.

What are you becoming?

With a medical assistant diploma, you can work in a general practitioner's office, health center, hospital outpatient clinic, or occupational health service. You can also pursue a higher professional education (HBO) program in healthcare, such as physiotherapy. 

What does your education look like?

  • In your first year, you'll be at school. You'll also have several project days focused on internships, and you can do a trial internship.
  • In the second year you do a 15-week internship with one return day per week.
  • In the third year you do a 15-week internship with one return day per week.

Education and Examination Regulations (OER)

The Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a course specify what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this and an overview of the exams that will be taken. Find the OER for your course here.

Search by your Crebo number (see the box on the right of this page) to view the OER for the current academic year. This will give you a general idea of what's expected of you when you start the program. The OER for the upcoming academic year will be available in July.

Statutory tuition fees

The statutory tuition fee for the 2026-2027 school year is €1.511. Check DUO.nl for possible student financing.

Other costs

For an estimate of the additional costs for this course, please see mbowebshop.nlEvery year, by July 1st, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there. To actually order, you must log in with your Summa account.

Laptop

For many courses, students cannot do without a laptop. See the overview whether this applies to your course and download the correct specifications.

Elective courses

During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or broaden your knowledge. For example, in entrepreneurship, management, programming, or a language. You'll receive more information about the electives available during your program. Each elective concludes with an exam. Read more about elective courses.

Study in figures

Study in figures provides clear information about this program and its job prospects. Want to learn more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.

What prior education do you need?

For the vocational training (level 3) and middle management training (level 4) you must meet one of the following conditions:

  • You have a diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, a theoretical pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, or a mixed pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track.
  • You have an (older) diploma from lbo, vbo, mavo or mavo-vbo.
  • You have a basic vocational training diploma (level 2) or a diploma from another vocational training course (level 3).
  • You have proof that you successfully completed the first three years of pre-university or senior general secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo). Or you have another diploma or certificate recognized by the government.

Additionally

If it turns out that you perform well, there is the possibility to complete some parts of the course in a shorter time, which can shorten the total study duration.

You'll be invited to an online introductory meeting where you'll get to know the school and we'll determine if this program is a good fit for you. A personal interview will follow if necessary.

Vaccination

A Hepatitis B vaccination is arranged and covered by the school. Without this vaccination, you cannot do an internship or work at your training company.

Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) required

To be eligible for an internship, you need a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). Almost all training companies require this. We recommend that you ensure you can obtain a VOG before starting your program. This will prevent you from being unable to complete an internship and possibly having to discontinue your program. Read all about the Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) here.

 

Can I contact a teacher or student?

Teachers know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask your questions to our teachers using the contact information below:

WhatsApp
teacher Milène Varlack
teacher Kim Bakermans

E-mail
teacher Milène Varlack
teacher Kim Bakermans

Instagram
Medical Assistant Training, DM to: @summa_doktersassistent


It is also possible to attend a walk-along day, tour, or open house. You can find all activities in our calendar.

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