About
Medical Assistant Program at UAF Community & Technical College
The Medical Assistant program at UAF Community & Technical College offers a dynamic, accredited certificate designed to launch your career in the rapidly expanding healthcare field. Through 36 credits of rigorous academics and 180 hours of hands-on, practical training in outpatient settings, you will develop the essential front and back office skills needed for immediate entry-level employment. This three-semester program focuses on comprehensive knowledge and practical application, preparing you for certification and empowering you to make a tangible difference in patient care.
Program Details:
- Cost: Approximately $8,676 for Alaska residents and $30,276 for non-residents
- Duration: 3 semesters (Certificate Program)
- Schedule: Unknown (Modality not specified)
- Prerequisites: High School Diploma or GED; Completion of Medical Assistant Application
- Accreditations: CAAHEP
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students for entry-level healthcare employment
Organization
UAF Community and Technical College (downtown center)
UAF Community & Technical College
Located in Fairbanks, AK, US, UAF Community & Technical College is a higher education institution under the University of Alaska Fairbanks, offering over 50 certificate and degree programs in high-demand career fields. The college emphasizes accessible education and comprehensive student services, supporting regional community growth and preparing students for lifelong learning and careers through an integration of teaching, research, and public service.
Highlights:
- Offers 50+ certificate and degree programs in high demand career fields within a unique Arctic research and educational environment
- Strong emphasis on Arctic research
- Provides students with opportunities to engage in education and research in one of the most distinctive and challenging natural environments in the world