About
Medical Assistant Program - Uintah Basin Technical College The Medical Assistant program at Uintah Basin Technical College offers an immersive, hands-on learning experience designed to transform students into job-ready medical professionals within a practical timeframe. Emphasizing competency-based training, this program provides the essential skills and knowledge required for certification and successful entry into the healthcare field. Graduates are well-prepared for diverse roles, benefiting from a curriculum that integrates real-world clinical experience through an externship, making them highly competitive in the job market.
Program Details:
- Cost: Unknown
- Duration: Approximately 34 weeks (full-time day program, 940 clock hours)
- Schedule: In-person, full-time day program
- Prerequisites: High School Diploma or GED; Math 11.0 Grade Level; Reading 11.0 Grade Level; Pass Random Drug Screen; Background Check; High School Seniors May Enroll If On Track To Graduate And Will Be 18 Years Old Before Their Externship
- Accreditations: Unknown
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students for certification and job placement in the medical assistant field.
Organization
Uintah Basin Applied Technology College
Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech)
Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) is Utah's first and oldest technical college, located in the Uintah Basin, offering over 40 hands-on, short-term training programs. Its competency-based learning approach is tailored to local job market needs, with a strong focus on job placement and flexible learning for both adult and secondary students. The college aims to fulfill labor market needs and promote economic development in the region.
Highlights:
- First and oldest technical college in the State of Utah
- Over 40 hands-on, short-term training programs
- Strong focus on job placement aligned with local employment opportunities
- Flexible, competency-based learning for diverse student groups
- Promotes economic development in the Uintah Basin