Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Walla Walla Community College 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 Washington colleges that offer medical assistant program.

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Walla Walla Community College

6501 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA

About
Walla Walla Community College, located in Walla Walla, Washington, was founded in 1967. The school is a multi campus institution, providing services and education to a larges and highly populated service area. The school opened to an initial enrollment of 850 students, and currently has an annual enrollment of over 13,000 students. The school maintains several locations, including Clarkston and Washington State Penitentiary. The school is dedicated to providing the best education and services possible for its students a residents of its service area, and as a result is constantly reviewing and updating programs as needed to ensure they meet the needs of current and future enrollees.

Academics
Walla Walla Community College offers a large number of programs that allow for academic transfer or career training and development. Individuals interested in academic transfer will complete a predetermined amount of credits that equal the first two years of a four year education. Once earned, students will apply to four year institutions in order to continue their education, eventually earning a bachelor's degree. Transfer to a public Washington college or university is made easier through transfer agreements that guarantee admissions if certain criteria are met. Individuals seeking transfer to out of state or private institutions should meet with a counselor to develop a curriculum that meets the transfer requirements of the given school or schools.

Career training programs allow students to receive education and training in a high demand field, allowing for entry into the workforce as a qualified professional upon completion. Students will take a mixture of traditional and practical courses as needed by their area of study, with practical courses providing a forum for training that is supervised by a seasoned professional of the field. Such programs take between one and two years to complete, conferring a certificate or degree upon completion which demonstrates competency and assists in employer confidence when seeking employment.
Programs offered include:

• Anthropology
• Carpentry
• Criminal Justice
• Cosmetology
• Psychology

All programs may be viewed by visiting the school website or requesting additional information via our expansive digital library of accredited colleges and universities.

Admissions and Financial Aid
Walla Walla Community College is a public, two year, open enrollment institution that allows any individual seeking a post-secondary education to enroll as long as they meet the minimum requirements for admission. Applicants must supply a completed application, transcripts and test scores, as well as pay all accrued fees. Students may also be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. The school encourages meeting with a counselor to discuss goals, program enrollment and curriculum. Participation in student orientation is also encouraged in order to familiarize oneself with the school and campus.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used by the school to determine the extent of one's needs and aid program eligibility when constructing a financial aid packet. Aid must be reapplied for prior to the start of each academic year.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Walla Walla Community College offers a less than two-year award program in medical assistant.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

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

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.34
  • Average Annual Salary: $38150
• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.35
  • Average Annual Salary: $36100

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