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Medical Assisting

Portland Community College
Portland, Oregon
Certificate
Hybrid
$7,200
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Updated
December 2, 2024
Program Details
Program Length
9 months
Self-paced, flexible schedule
Program Cost
$7,200
total
Financial aid may be available
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The program cost may vary depending on factors such as where you live, how many transfer credits you have and whether you're eligible for financial aid.

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Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.

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The health care program focuses on teaching key clinical and administrative procedures, communication skills, and employability skills to prepare students for careers in the medical field.

Key Skills Taught:
- Clinical Procedures: Venipuncture, blood pressure, EKGs, injections, wound care, and more.
- Administrative Procedures: Electronic health record documentation, appointment scheduling, patient chart management, and more.
- Communication Skills: Person-centered communication, overcoming communication barriers, trauma-informed care, patient interviewing, culturally competent care, and more.
- Employability Skills: Teamwork, professionalism, resume writing, interview preparation, and national exam preparation.

Program Features:
- Various Class Formats: In-person, hybrid, remote, and online classes.
- 9-Month Program Duration.
- Guaranteed Admissions Process.
- New Cohort Starts Every Term.
- Instructors Who Are Program Graduates.
- Opportunities for Paid Externships.
- High Employment Rate: 92% of students employed within a month after graduation.
- Strong Exam Pass Rate: 97% of students pass the national exam.
- Competitive Starting Salaries: Fall 2022 graduates had an average starting salary of $46,380/year.
- Affordable Program Cost: Approximately $7,200, lower than other programs in the area.
- Scholarships Available for Medical Assistant Students.

Graduates' Opportunities:
- Graduates are eligible to take the CMA (AAMA) national certification examination.
- Employed in various clinics and health care settings, from small private practices to large organizations.
- Partnerships with health care institutions like Providence Medical Group, Kaiser Permanente, Legacy Medical Group, and more.
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About Portland Community College

Portland Community College (PCC) is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon, serving over 50,000 full-time and part-time students. 

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Medical Assisting
Portland Community College
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Portland Community College
Medical Assisting
Portland, Oregon
Portland Community College
Medical Assisting
Portland, Oregon
Award Type
Program Cost
Program Length
Delivery Method
Certificate
$7,200
9 months
Hybrid
Award Type
Progam Cost
Certificate
$7,200
Program Length
Delivery Method
9 months
Hybrid