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Medical Assisting
Whatcom Community College

Medical Assisting

Whatcom Community College ETPL
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.
Visit the program website Advising & Career Services (360) 383-3080 advise@whatcom.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$11,483.10

Total required fees

$350.80

Books and supplies

$275.00

Locations

Whatcom Community College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

90

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Placement into MATH 97 or higher or completion of MATH 94 or higher; and placement into ENGL& 101

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

CMA (AAMA)

Employment performance results

Program type

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Completion rate

84%

Employment rate

89%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$23.69

Typical (median) annual earnings

$40,517.00
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Top industries for graduates

Program type

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Healthcare and Social Services

86%

Other Industries

10%

Retail Trade

4%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
91
Completion rate
84%
Average number of students who completed each year
30
Gender
Male
6%
Female
94%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
3%
Asian
8%
Black or African American
1%
Hispanic
26%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
54%
Multi-racial
8%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
4%
20 to 29
54%
30 to 39
15%
40 to 49
15%
50 and over
13%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
13%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
45%
Some college experience, but no degree
17%
Certificate or AA
15%
BA or higher
10%