Medical Assisting

Olympic College ETPL
Olympic College offers a two-year curriculum that prepares students for employment in medical settings to assist the physician and/ or health care provider. This degree program is designed to qualify medical assistants for supervisory and/or management roles that require an Associate degree and to allow an opportunity for potential transfer for those who wish to continue their education at a four year institution. To earn this degree, students must also successfully complete the Medical Assisting Certificate of Specialization.

Financial information

Total tuition

$12,852.32

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Bremerton, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

104

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS-T

Prerequisites

No Selection

Other prerequisites

Students planning to enroll in MEDA 210 and 211 must submit Application for Work Experience the quarter preceding enrollment in MEDA 210 and 211. A minimum grade point average of 2.0 in all Medical Assisting course work is required in order to register for MEDA 210 and 211.

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Completion rate

64%

Employment rate

85%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$21.22

Typical (median) annual earnings

$41,532.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Healthcare and Social Services

85%

Other Industries

10%

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

5%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
66
Completion rate
64%
Average number of students who completed each year
33
Gender
Male
8%
Female
92%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
4%
Black or African American
3%
Hispanic
13%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
71%
Multi-racial
8%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
3%
20 to 29
51%
30 to 39
27%
40 to 49
11%
50 and over
8%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
7%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
49%
Some college experience, but no degree
20%
Certificate or AA
16%
BA or higher
8%