| Program Overview for Medical Assisting |
ETP eligible  | yes |
| School | Whatcom Community College |
| Program website | |
| Program contact | |
| Program description | The medical assisting prepares students for performing a broad range of administrative and clinical tasks under the supervision of a physician/provider in a doctor's office or other medical setting. |
| Financial Information |
| Tuition | Average $2,000/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 | $9,500 (WA resident), including tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc. |
| Fees | $25 (enrollment fee), $11 background check fee, $75/lab class (lab fee); $3.50/credit up to 10 credits (technology fee), $2.50/credit up to 10 credits (educational services fee), $6.32/credit up to 15 credits (recreation center fee), $20/qtr (bus pass) |
| Books and materials | Average $400/qtr (books and general academic supplies) |
| Supplies, tools, uniform | $140 (scrubs, stethoscope, watch with second hand) |
| Other costs | $130 (immunizations) |
| Program Information |
| Length of training | 15 Months |
| Award type | Certificate |
| Credits | 66 |
| Locations offered |
some courses online |
| Offered evenings/weekends | yes |
| Offered online | some courses online |
| Entrance requirements | Placement into MATH 87 or higher, or completion MATH 94 or above; 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
|
| Certification/license test preparation provided | yes
CMA (AAMA) |
| Accreditation | |