Medical Assisting
Santa Fe Community College
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Certificate
In Person
Program Details
Program Length
37.5 credits (about 12.5 months)
Program Cost
Not 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.
Cost Source
Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.
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Financial Outcomes
Median Earnings
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Median Debt
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Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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The Medical Assisting Program at Santa Fe Community College equips students with a range of skills in both administrative and clinical tasks essential for medical assistants. The program covers clinical, laboratory, and administrative procedures while also focusing on professional development to prepare students for the National Certification Exam.
Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative tasks like patient appointment scheduling, billing, and medical records maintenance
- Clinical duties such as assisting in medical exams, basic laboratory tests, phlebotomy, EKGs, medication administration, and minor surgical procedures
Program Features:
- Accredited program preparing students for entry-level medical assistant positions in various health care settings
- Emphasis on developing competency in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains
- Median annual salary projection of $37,190 with a 18% job growth by 2030, as per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Program Outcomes:
- 2020 admission cohort retention rate: 78.57%
- 2020 graduation year job placement rate: 85.71%
- 2020 graduation year graduate participation rate: 100.00%
Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative tasks like patient appointment scheduling, billing, and medical records maintenance
- Clinical duties such as assisting in medical exams, basic laboratory tests, phlebotomy, EKGs, medication administration, and minor surgical procedures
Program Features:
- Accredited program preparing students for entry-level medical assistant positions in various health care settings
- Emphasis on developing competency in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains
- Median annual salary projection of $37,190 with a 18% job growth by 2030, as per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Program Outcomes:
- 2020 admission cohort retention rate: 78.57%
- 2020 graduation year job placement rate: 85.71%
- 2020 graduation year graduate participation rate: 100.00%
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Santa Fe Community College, located in Santa Fe, N.M., offers a range of associate degrees and certificate programs to support diverse educational and career goals. The college provides opportunities for students to engage in both academic and vocational studies, fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.
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