Medical Assistant

Grade Level: 11 to enter into this program - this is a two-year program

Credits: 4.5 per year                                                                                                                                              

Location: Onsite

Dates: Year-Long, Two-Year Program

Pre-Requisite: Biology or other lab science class

Program Description: The two-year Medical Assistant program will train students on back office medical procedures, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and lab procedures. Students will also learn how to intake patients, record vital signs, prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician, collect and prepare laboratory specimens and tests, and perform venipuncture, blood work, and patient positioning. Students will participate in clinical training in hospitals, clinics, and doctors’ offices. Private transportation is required for clinicals. Program fees apply. Program Requirements:  Must be a Junior to enroll in this two-year certificate program and be able to pass a criminal background check. 

Private transportation is required for clinicals..

High School Credit Equivalencies: 1.5 - Health; 1.5 - Biology-Other; 1.5 - CTE

College Credits (Subject to Change):
Students who successfully meet course competencies and earn a grade of C or better may be eligible to earn the following college credits:

Dual Credit: TBD

Certifications: Medical Assistant Certification; First Aid/CPR and Bloodborne Pathogens; WA State HIV/AIDS Training

Program Partner: Clover Park Technical College

Program Fees: Scrubs - $40-$50; Medical Assistant Testing Fee - $160, Medical Assistant License State Application Fee - $145 (2023-24 rates, subject to change)

Careers in this field:
Medical Assistant - Licensed Practical Nurse - Registered Nurse - Phlebotomist - Health Unit Coordinator