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The application deadline for the Medical Assisting Program has been extended until all seats have been filled for the 2024-2025 cohort beginning Fall 2024. Please contact Vicky Soladey for further information.
Medical Assisting Programs:
Students develop knowledge and skills necessary for employment in clinical and administrative-support areas of medical clinics.
The Lower Columbia College Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). This assures the highest standards in a medical assisting curriculum and qualifies the successful graduate to sit for the national Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam administered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
For a roadmap that identifies the preferred sequencing of courses and other specific recommendations from faculty, please see the corresponding program map(s):
Students develop knowledge and skills necessary for employment in clinical and administrative-support areas of medical clinics. See Learning Outcomes for details.
The Lower Columbia College Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission
on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). This assures the highest
standards in a medical assisting curriculum and qualifies the successful graduate
to sit for the national Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam administered by the
American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
For a roadmap that identifies the preferred sequencing of courses and other specific recommendations from faculty, please see the corresponding program map(s):
Students develop knowledge and skills necessary for employment in clinical and administrative-support
areas of medical clinics. See Learning Outcomes for details.
The Lower Columbia College Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission
on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). This assures the highest
standards in a medical assisting curriculum and qualifies the successful graduate
to sit for the national Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam administered by the
American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). This program meets the academic
requirements to apply for admittance into Lower Columbia's Bachelor of Applied Science
degree in Organizational Leadership and Technical Management which prepares professionals
for positions in leadership, technical management and supervision.
For a roadmap that identifies the preferred sequencing of courses and other specific recommendations from faculty, please see the corresponding program map(s):
Our Accreditation
The Lower Columbia College Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Eligibility for Medical Assistant Licensure
The Medical Assisting Program at Lower Columbia College is known to meet the state education requirements for a Medical Assistant - Certified license in the state of Washington. Lower Columbia College has not determined if the medical assisting program meets the state education requirements of any other state. Those seeking Medical Assistant licensure in any state outside of Washington are advised to contact the state regulatory agency for the state in which this information is needed.