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Wake Tech Medical Assisting Diploma Program

Embark on a transformative journey with Wake Tech's Medical Assisting Diploma program, a comprehensive one-year, full-time day program designed to launch your career in the dynamic healthcare field. This program uniquely integrates hands-on practical experience through apprenticeships with in-depth training in administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures. Graduates emerge prepared for certification and immediate employment, equipped with the essential skills and confidence to excel and make a meaningful impact in patient care and medical office operations. This hybrid program offers a flexible learning environment, blending online, in-person, and practical instruction.

Program Details:

  • Cost: Approximately $5,000 per program, including tuition, fees, liability insurance, textbooks, and uniform/supplies.
  • Duration: 1 year (full-time day program)
  • Schedule: Full-time day program with classes taught online, in a hybrid format, and in person at the Perry Health Sciences Campus.
  • Prerequisites: Unknown
  • Accreditations: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
  • Career Outcomes: Prepares students for certification and employment in administrative, clinical, and laboratory roles within the medical assisting field.

Organization

Wake Technical Community College

Wake Technical Community College

Wake Technical Community College, located in Raleigh, NC, is North Carolina’s largest community college, serving approximately 64,000 students annually across seven campuses and multiple sites. It offers over 100 fully online programs, focusing on accessible, engaging virtual learning supported by comprehensive faculty and technical assistance. The institution specializes in community college education, providing pathways for economic mobility and personal fulfillment through various programs.

Highlights:

  • North Carolina's largest community college
  • Ranked No. 1 online community college in the U.S. by multiple sources
  • Among Newsweek's Top 120 online colleges in 2023
  • Serves approximately 64,000 students annually
  • Offers 100+ fully online programs
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