Medical Assisting
South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia, Washington
Associate
In Person
Program Details
Program Length
Not available
Program Cost
$13,554 to $14,790
total
Sources
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.
Program Source
Financial Outcomes
Median Earnings
Annual
Monthly
Median Debt
Total
Month
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Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Students in the Medical Assisting program will acquire a range of clinical and administrative skills, including data management, communication techniques, and ethical considerations. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on experience to prepare graduates for entry-level medical assistant roles. Upon completion, students are eligible for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA, AAMA) national certification exam.
Key Skills Taught:
- Clinical and Administrative Skills Mastery
- Data Management
- Communication Techniques
- Ethical and Legal Considerations
- Hands-On Experience
Certification:
- Graduates can pursue the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA, AAMA) national certification exam.
Program Outcomes:
- Aims to produce competent medical assistants in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains, with high success rates in retention, job placement, exam passage, and employer and graduate satisfaction.
Key Skills Taught:
- Clinical and Administrative Skills Mastery
- Data Management
- Communication Techniques
- Ethical and Legal Considerations
- Hands-On Experience
Certification:
- Graduates can pursue the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA, AAMA) national certification exam.
Program Outcomes:
- Aims to produce competent medical assistants in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains, with high success rates in retention, job placement, exam passage, and employer and graduate satisfaction.
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) is a public community college located in southwest Olympia, Washington.
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