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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 Advisor (360) 383-3080 ext. advise@whatcom.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$11,483.10

Total required fees

$350.80

Books and supplies

$545.00

Locations

Bellingham, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

Yes

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

90

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

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

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

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%