About
Students prepare for careers as integral members of a health care team in an outpatient setting. Activities in the program provide extensive hands-on practice for students in the use of computer application skills to create and handle medical information. Medical transcription, Electronic health records, medical terminology, patient administrative services, and professional ethics are presented with emphasis on the billing procedures of the insurance industry. The program also provides extended learning opportunities for persons previously or currently employed in related professions. In addition, work-based learning experiences are available in many medical settings that support the theory presented in the classroom.
Financial aid
Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.
Organization
Bates Technical College - Central Campus
Bates Technical College
Bates Technical College, located in Tacoma, WA, is a higher education institution specializing in career and technical education. It serves approximately 8,000 students across three campuses, offering hands-on learning through programs such as Certified Nursing Assistant and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Safety Administration. The college employs around 471 staff, was founded in 1940, and is dedicated to inspiring student learning, challenging achievement, and educating for employment in a nurturing, diverse environment.
Highlights:
- Offers Washington state's only Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Public Safety Administration
- Recognized as Best Trade/Technical School in South Sound Magazine 2025