Medical Assistant
Are you interested in working in a doctor’s office, clinic, or health care facility? As a Medical Assistant, you will be equipped with the ability to complete health histories, take vital signs, administer medications, perform simple lab tests, EKGs, and document clinical care. Upon completion of this program, you will be eligible to obtain national certification from the National Healthcare Association as a certified Clinical Medical Assistant.
Program Details
Prerequisites:
Cost: $4,666.00
Cost includes tuition, books, fees, and supplies. Click here for scholarship and financial aid resources.
Costs are subject to change.
Next Start Date: November 3, 2026
This program has multiple opportunities to enroll throughout the year. Call 435.586.2899 for more information. Click here to get started.
Program Length: 30 Credit Hours
(This program can be completed in approximately 16 months, based on enrollment of 15 hours per week. If possible, students are encouraged to enroll in more hours per week to graduate faster.)
Location: Main Campus – Health Professions and Trades Building
Enrollment Requirement: CASAS Assessment or equivalent. Click here for more information. To schedule your CASAS Assessment, click here.
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Southwest Tech offers scholarships and financial aid options that can help make the Medical Assistant program affordable. Apply for an internal scholarship, or explore the other ways to pay for your training.
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