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Medical Assisting

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“Medical Professions is my favorite part of the day!” 
– Madi W., Prescott High School

Medical Assisting Program Information

PROGRAM SEQUENCE:
 
Medical Assisting Courses
 

LOCATIONS:
 
Yavapai College – Prescott Valley Campus
3800 North Glassford Hill Rd.
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
 

LENGTH OF PROGRAM:
 
2 years
 

GRADE LEVEL REQUIREMENT:
 
Sophomore – Senior
 

PREREQUISITE:
 
Accuplacer Reading Test
 

REQUIRED MATERIALS:
 
MICTED Scrubs
 

CREDITS:
 
Up to 5 High School credits over two years, up to 11 Yavapai College credits over two years.
 

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS:
  • CPR Certification, First Responder First Aid Certification
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
 
CLASS SCHEDULE:
  • Monday – Thursday Courses
        6:45 – 9:15am plus 1 hour a week online
  • Monday – Thursday Courses
        1:15 – 3:45pm plus 1 hour a week online
 
STUDENT BENEFITS:
  • Enables students to make career decisions consistent with their aptitudes, interests, abilities, and academic achievement.
  • Provides a program of instruction that prepares students for post-secondary education and/or for employment.
  • Industry skills development experience and medical assistant certification to take straight to workforce.
 
 
STUDENT ORGANIZATION
 
 

CAREER SNAPSHOT:
 
Medical Assisting Career Opportunities
 
  • Radiologist ($36,000 – 76,000)
  • Social & Human Services Assistant ($18,000 – 44,000)
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) ($19,000 – 51,000)
  • Medical Assistant($20,000 – 40,000)
  • Physician ($166,000 – 407,000)
 
Salaries will range based on hiring entity, location, and years of experience.
 
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