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| 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 or other medical setting. Curriculum has been infused with Health Information Technology and is aligned with new Washington State laws for MA credentials and scope of practice. |
| Financial Information |
| Tuition | Average $2,150/qtr (WA resident), including tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc. |
| Tuition per credit | WA resident: $111.17 (1-10 credits), $52.08 (11-18 credits), $94.36 (19+ credits) |
| Total program tuition | $8,600 (WA resident), including tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc. |
| Fees | $25 (application fee), $20 (one time placement testing), $30/lab class (lab fee); $20/qtr (bus pass), $6.32/credit (rec fee) |
| Books and materials | Average $430/qtr |
| Supplies, tools, uniform | $70 scrubs, $50 stethoscope, $20 watch with second hand; plus immunizations and background check |
| Other costs | Average $50/qtr (general academic supplies) |
| Program Information |
| Length of training | 1 Year |
| Award type | Certificate |
| Credits | 66 |
| Locations offered |
some courses online |
| Offered evenings/weekends | no |
| Offered online | some courses online |
| Entrance requirements | Placement into MATH 87, MATH 97 or above or completion of ABE 50, MATH 94 or above. |
| Certification/license required to work in this field | no
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| Certification/license obtained as part of training program | no
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| Certification/license test preparation provided | no
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