Medical Assisting Diploma
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, Pennsylvania
Diploma
In Person
Program Details
Program Length
45 weeks (about 11.25 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.
Program Source
Financial Outcomes
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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 Diploma program covers a range of essential skills, including collecting patient histories, taking vital signs, administering injections, maintaining records, and assisting physicians in patient care. Graduates become eligible to sit for certification exams like the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), and Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT). The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs through the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Westmoreland County Community College (WCCC) is a public institution located in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, serving the Westmoreland, Fayette, and Indiana counties with high-quality, affordable education.
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