Medical Assistant Program
Considered one of the top 10 “hot skills” of the next decade, a career in medical assisting offers students a vast selection of opportunities; especially in the West Valley with the recent explosion in population growth and the new hospitals and medical facilities that have been built to meet the demand for healthcare in the area.
Medical Assistant (MA) students receive hands-on training in clinical and administrative support in a medical facility. Students specialize in both front and back-office.
Medical Assistants perform clinical and administrative functions to keep healthcare delivery settings running smoothly. Duties include a wide variety of skills in preparing patients for examination and treatments. Employment is found in physician offices, clinics and other healthcare settings.
| Program Hours | What are the costs? | |
| 851 clock hours Day Program - 9 months Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM Evening Program - 13 months Monday - Thursday 5:00PM - 9 PM Call Advisor for year around start dates |
Tuition ($4.60 per clock hour) |
$3914.60 |
| Requirements for Admission | For more information call | |
| 17 ½ years old High school diploma or GED Completed admission packet Reading & Math Assessment |
Karee Peigné, Program Manager Cynthia Bass, Advisor Olga Silva, Essential Skills Manager Front Desk, Main Line |
623.535.2802 623.535.2808 623.935.8037 623.535.2700 |
Additional Information
All tuition and fees are subject to change pending MCCCD Governing Board Approval.
Programs that are 600+ clock hours qualify for financial aid funding. Please see our advisor for alternate funding options.
Some programs may have additional related costs that are not listed. Please ask an advisor for more information.
Why the SouthWest Skill Center?
The SouthWest Skill Center's continued focus on ease and affordability creates a distinct approach to learning. Schedules and fee payments differ from other colleges and campuses. Classes are calculated according to clock hours instead of semester based credits.
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