MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Fast-track into healthcare with our Medical Assistant program. Learn clinical and administrative tasks, from patient exams to billing. Our intensive training includes a clinical practicum, and you’ll be prepared to pass national certification exams.
This is an I-BEST program, which provides additional instructional support in math, reading, writing, and academic study skills.
CONTACT US
ENTRY ADVISING
Email: advising@rtc.edu
Phone: (425) 235-5840
LEA HOFFMAN
Program Director & Full-time Faculty - Medical Assistant
Email: lhoffman@rtc.edu
Phone: (425) 235-2282
FILISHIA JACKSON
Full-time Faculty - Medical Assistant
Email: fjackson@rtc.edu
Phone: (425) 235-2357
PRISCILLA MANICKAM
Full-time Faculty - Medical Assistant
Email: pmanickam@rtc.edu
MEGAN DEMARCO
Adjunct Faculty - Medical Assistant
Email: mdemarco@rtc.edu
Degrees & Certificates
Certificate of Completion
The program prepares students to become multi-skilled professionals who perform a variety of patient-related tasks in physician offices and other health care settings. Students who successfully complete all the requirements of their core course will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Enrollment Point: Fall, Winter
Certificate DetailsAssociate of Applied Science
The program prepares students to become multi-skilled professionals who perform a variety of patient-related tasks in physician offices and other health care settings. To earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or Associate of Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T) degree, students must complete the certificate program and meet the general education course requirements.
Enrollment Point: Fall, Winter
AAS Details AAS-T DetailsJob Market Outlook
Watch a pre-recorded Info Session.
OTHER INFORMATION
The Medical Assistant Certificate Program at Renton Technical College had an average retention rate of 84% and an average pass rate for the national exam of 91% for the years 2018-2022. The program’s annual report for the Medical Assisting Education Review Board shows an 83% retention rate and a 86% exam passage rate in 2022 (MAERB, 2023).
The Medical Assistant Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of Medical Assistant Education Review Board (MAERB).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US Highway 19 N., Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 210-2350
To be admitted to the Medical Assistant Program, a prospective student must meet the following requirements:
- (High School student or) High School Diploma/GED (or equivalent) at time of enrollment
- English Fluency (verbal and written)
Upon invitation and acceptance to the Medical Assistant Program, students must provide confirmation of an account established with CastleBranch.com and pass a nationwide criminal background check (Crimes Against Persons list).
- Castlebranch website
- Package code: RR69
- Cost: $113.99 (do not create an account prior to invitation and registration to the program)
Screening and Tracking Requirements
After invitation to the program, students must meet vaccination and program-specific health requirements in compliance with the Center for Disease Control Healthcare Provider immunization guidelines, including the submission of original lab results, x-ray reports and immunization records, which must be dated and signed by their healthcare provider.
Immunization Timeline Table
*Vaccinations must be current while on externships
- Annual Tuberculosis skin test. TB tests must show as current through the entire clinical experience at the time of onboarding. Renewal may be required before one year.
- Annual seasonal Influenza vaccine
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine within last 10 years
- Hepatitis B vaccine (series of three vaccines and immunity titer)
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine (two vaccines or proof of immunity titer)
- Varicella vaccine (two vaccines or proof of immunity titer)
- Annual background-check through CastleBranch.com
- Personal health insurance upon entry and for the duration of the program
- Although the COVID vaccination is not currently a program admission requirement, our clinical partners may require a student to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID. Clinical placements may be unavailable for students who are not fully immunized.
- Current (within one year) physical evaluation by a physician or nurse practitioner
to ensure student and patient safety. The evaluation should address the following
areas in respect to the student's ability to perform the laboratory skills and clinical
responsibilities related to becoming a Medical Assistant:
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and to reach overhead
- Ability to stand or walk for long periods
I-BEST
This program has I-BEST support. Students are also required to complete the I-BEST Identification Survey, and will receive an email regarding I-BEST eligibility. Students who place into I-BEST will also need to complete the LACES Intake Form.
Are you new to health care? Please consider taking our Bridge to Health and Human Services class to help you set up for success! You will get an introduction to subjects taught in health care programs, learn about different medical careers, learn about background check and immunization requirements, as well as information about how to pay for the program and the steps to register. Check out the flyer here. Email askccp@rtc.edu or talk to an entry advisor to register!
- The students should be informed that “Health Insurance” is required to participate in the clinical placement process.
- COVID Vaccination is required for clinical placement and although RTC accepts religious exemptions, clinical sites do not. If you are seeking a religious exemption, clinical sites will not except these, therefore students that choose to enroll will not be able to successful complete the program chosen.