About
Medical Assistant Program - Arizona Western College
Embark on a transformative journey with Arizona Western College's Medical Assistant program, meticulously designed to equip you with comprehensive front and back office skills essential for direct employment in dynamic medical practice settings. This in-person program emphasizes hands-on laboratory and externship experiences, ensuring you gain practical, real-world application in a medical office. Prepare to excel and confidently sit for the national credentialing exam, positioning yourself for a successful career in healthcare with a program focused on direct employment outcomes and practical proficiency.
Program Details:
- Cost: 4723 USD (for in-state students, includes tuition, fees, textbooks, and program requirements)
- Duration: 34 weeks
- Schedule: In-person with hands-on laboratory and externship experiences
- Prerequisites: MAT 121 or approved higher level math
- Accreditations: No specific programmatic accreditations found (College is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission)
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students for direct employment in a medical practice setting and for the national credentialing exam.
Organization
Arizona Western College - Parker Learning Center
Arizona Western College is a college serving the Parker, Arizona, community through local access to courses, degree programs, economic development, scholarship foundations, and workforce training. Its occupational fields include Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, and Phlebotomy. The college offers more than 100 degrees and certificates across academic, career, and technical programs. Its locations support communities in Yuma and La Paz counties, while its educational opportunities are designed to prepare students for challenges affecting the wider world. Arizona Western College also provides workforce education and career and technical education alongside its broader academic offerings.