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FINANCIAL AID RATE

46%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

15:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

14

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$5,208

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Western Career College – Sacramento prepares students for careers as a medical assistant, clinical medical assistant, specialized medical assistant, medical receptionist, front office administration, clinical supervisor, medical office manager, and health services manager. The program focuses on providing medical office administrative services and performing clinical duties. Program courses include: basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, patient psychology and communications, medical office procedures, and clinical diagnostics, examination, testing and treatment procedures. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer medical assistant program.

Western Career College – Sacramento

14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Western Career College – Sacramento has offered the following degree levels for students:

  • Less Than Two-Year Award
  • Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than Two-Year Award574
Associate's Degree17

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male39
Female552

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
American Indian5
Asian50
Black51
Hispanic359
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders19
White83
Multiple Races18
Unknown6

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Medical Assistant program at Western Career College – Sacramento, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Medical Assistants

Description

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 23.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
    • Total Employment: 4
    • Average Hourly Rate: $21.44
    • Average Annual Salary: $44590

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give an overview of the candidates Western Career College – Sacramento accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Life Experience Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Western Career College – Sacramento may provide services to students including:

  • Distance learning
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Career path counseling
  • Helping students find work after graduation