Medical Assistant - Certified

Bellevue College ETPL
The Medical Assistant program prepares students to fulfill the growing need for medical professionals following the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. Our comprehensive program meets requirements of Washington State Medical Assisting law and prepares the students for the State Certification exam. No prior knowledge of medical assisting is required to enter the program.

Financial information

Total tuition

$0.00

Total required fees

$122.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Bellevue College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

102

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Achievement

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Completion rate

78%

Employment rate

86%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$24.60

Typical (median) annual earnings

$47,364.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Healthcare and Social Services

84%

Other Industries

16%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
29
Completion rate
78%
Average number of students who completed each year
15
Gender
Male
17%
Female
83%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
32%
Black or African American
6%
Hispanic
10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
42%
Multi-racial
6%
Other
3%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
41%
30 to 39
16%
40 to 49
16%
50 and over
27%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
6%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
44%
Some college experience, but no degree
14%
Certificate or AA
14%
BA or higher
22%