University of Alaska Fairbanks Medical Assistant Program

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Medical Assistant program offers a transformative pathway into the dynamic healthcare field. This nationally accredited program provides comprehensive hands-on clinical and administrative training, preparing students for immediate certification and entry-level employment. Benefit from a hybrid learning model that combines flexible online coursework with essential in-person practical experience, ensuring you develop critical cognitive and psychomotor skills for a successful career as a medical assistant. Gain a competitive edge through practical training and strong preparation for job placement in diverse healthcare settings.

Program Details:

• Cost: $40,000 approximately per program
• Duration: 1.5 years (three-semester certificate) or two-year associate degree program
• Schedule: Hybrid (face-to-face or distance-delivered courses with hands-on clinical training)
• Prerequisites: High School Diploma; Completion of Medical Assistant Application; MA F100 (Medical Terminology); MA F114 (Fundamentals of Medical Assisting) preferred or BIOL F100X; HLTH F116; MA F142; HLTH F122 or Current AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid Card; Documentation of Current Immunizations or Titers for Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella; Flu Shot; Two 2-Step PPDs within the Past Year
• Accreditations: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
• Career Outcomes: Prepares students for certification and entry-level healthcare employment.