Medical Assistant-Registered to Medical Assistant - Certified Pathway Cert

Highline College ETPL
This class is designed for working medical assistants to meet the educational requirements of Medical Assisting-Certified (MA-C) in Washington State. This is not a complete and accredited Medical Assisting program, but an accelerated path to clinical skills review for those who already have clinical experience.

Financial information

Total tuition

$2,424.21

Total required fees

$150.00

Books and supplies

$200.00

Locations

Des Moines, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

Yes

Program details

3 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

19

Credits

209

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Contact Program Manager

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

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

73%

Employment rate

87%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$24.61

Typical (median) annual earnings

$47,515.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Healthcare and Social Services

77%

Other Industries

10%

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

7%

Administrative Support

3%

Education

3%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
102
Completion rate
73%
Average number of students who completed each year
51
Gender
Male
8%
Female
92%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
18%
Black or African American
20%
Hispanic
16%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
34%
Multi-racial
10%
Other
2%
Age
Under 20
4%
20 to 29
45%
30 to 39
32%
40 to 49
9%
50 and over
9%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
11%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
64%
Some college experience, but no degree
11%
Certificate or AA
11%
BA or higher
3%