About
Bates Technical College’s Administrative Medical Assistant program is offered at the Downtown Campus in Tacoma, Washington. It prepares students for clinical, administrative, and technology duties in physician offices, clinics, and other outpatient healthcare settings, with pathways leading to a Certificate of Competency or an Associate of Applied Science degree and coursework that includes CMAA Certification Prep. The primary AAS pathway runs for six quarters, while a shorter certificate pathway runs for four quarters. Admission requires basic keyboarding and word-processing skills before enrollment and passage of a national criminal background check covering Washington state.
Organization
Bates Technical College - Downtown Campus
Bates Technical College is a career-focused institution in Tacoma, Washington, with pathways spanning healthcare, public safety, business, advanced manufacturing, and technology. Dreambound-listed fields include Certified Nursing Assistant, Practical Nurse, Dental Assisting, Phlebotomy, HVAC, and Welding, among others. Its programs combine technical and theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, and several pathways use workplace-style labs or industry-relevant tools. Advanced Manufacturing covers precision tooling, machining, and CNC equipment, while Health Sciences includes direct and indirect patient-care occupations. Business and Communication supports professional, entrepreneurial, and digital work, and Education and Public Safety includes early childhood education, fire service, and public safety administration. The college also offers Hospitality training through Culinary Arts and STEM programs focused on information technology, robotics, mechatronics, electronics, and engineering. Career pathways are organized around exploration of occupational fields and preparation for entry-level positions.