Program Overview for Medical Assisting |
ETP eligible | yes |
School | Whatcom Community College |
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Program description | The medical assisting program prepares students for performing a broad range of administrative and clinical tasks under the supervision of a physician/provider in a doctor's office/clinic or other medical setting. |
Financial Information |
Tuition | Average $2,050/qtr, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc. |
Tuition per credit | $122.05 (1-10 credits) $57.46 (11-18 credits) $104.12 (19+ credits) (WA Resident) |
Total program tuition | $12,900 (WA resident), including tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc. |
Fees | $25 (application fee), $11 background chack, $75/lab class (lab fee), $20/qtr (bus pass), $6.32/credit (rec fee) |
Books and materials | Average $300/qtr (books and general academic supplies) |
Supplies, tools, uniform | $140 (scrubs, stethoscope, watch with second hand) |
Other costs | $130 (immunizations, background check) |
Program Information |
Length of training | 2 Years |
Award type | Associate of Applied Science |
Credits | 90 |
Locations offered |
some courses online |
Offered evenings/weekends | yes |
Offered online | some courses online |
Entrance requirements | Placement into MATH 87 or higher or completion of MATH 94 or higher; and placement into ENGL& 101 |
Certification/license required to work in this field | yes Certified Medical Assistant |
Certification/license obtained as part of training program | no
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Certification/license test preparation provided | yes CMA (AAMA) |
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