Medical Assisting
Warren County Community College
Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Certificate
In Person
Program Details
Program Length
760 hours (about 25.3 months)
Program Cost
$5,949
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
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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 Warren County Community College equips students with essential skills in both administrative and clinical aspects of health care. Key skills taught include:
- Administrative Skills
- Clinical Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Pharmacology & Medication Administration
- Healthcare Law & Ethics
- Insurance/Coding/Managed Care
- Computerized Office Procedures
- Anatomy/Physiology/Pathology
- Psychology & Therapeutic Communications
- Medical Office Laboratory
- Clinical Externship Practicum
Program Features:
- Accreditation as a 1 + 1 program with options for certification or an Associate in Applied Science Degree
- Pathways for Funding available
- 5-year retention rate of 88.70%
- 5-year placement rate of 85.15%
- 85% passage rate on the CMA exam
- Hands-On Experience with a 160-hour clinical externship practicum
- Admission Requirements: 18 years or older, high school diploma or equivalent, pass a criminal background check, and personal interview with the program director.
For further information or registration, contact Marianne Van Deursen at (908) 835-2430 or Vandeursen@warren.edu.
- Administrative Skills
- Clinical Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Pharmacology & Medication Administration
- Healthcare Law & Ethics
- Insurance/Coding/Managed Care
- Computerized Office Procedures
- Anatomy/Physiology/Pathology
- Psychology & Therapeutic Communications
- Medical Office Laboratory
- Clinical Externship Practicum
Program Features:
- Accreditation as a 1 + 1 program with options for certification or an Associate in Applied Science Degree
- Pathways for Funding available
- 5-year retention rate of 88.70%
- 5-year placement rate of 85.15%
- 85% passage rate on the CMA exam
- Hands-On Experience with a 160-hour clinical externship practicum
- Admission Requirements: 18 years or older, high school diploma or equivalent, pass a criminal background check, and personal interview with the program director.
For further information or registration, contact Marianne Van Deursen at (908) 835-2430 or Vandeursen@warren.edu.
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Warren County Community College (WCCC) is a public community college in Warren County, New Jersey, with its campus located in Washington Township.
Established in 1981, the college offers degree programs and certificate programs in areas such as business management, computer science, creative writing, criminal justice studies, liberal arts, and medical and professional studies.
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