CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTING 

The Seattle Central College Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 

9355-113th St. N, #7709

Seminole, FL 33775

727-210-2350

https://www.caahep.org 

This application is for students wishing to enter the 4-quarter (57-credit) Medical Assisting certificate program at Seattle Central College. Medical Assisting starts two (2) cohorts each year: one in the fall, one in the spring. Coursework covers the following:

• medical terminology
• medical billing and coding
• anatomy and pathophysiology
• clinical laboratory skills
• medical office procedures
• principles of pharmacology

The fourth quarter includes an unpaid clinical practicum, which gives students at least 160 hours of hands-on experience working in one or more ambulatory healthcare settings. Students work on resumes, interview skills, and exam preparation. Students are required to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam at the end of the program. Passage of the exam is required to obtain the Medical Assistant-Certified credential, which is issued by the Washington state Department of Health. 

To be considered for admission to the medical assisting program, students must submit completed applications by the due date specified. To ensure you have submitted a "complete" application, please read all instructions carefully. In this application, we will ask for the following documentation: 

• Evidence of up-to-date immunizations (required for clinical placement) 
• Personal essay 
• Letter of personal reference

Applications will be scored based on completeness and adherence to instructions. 

24 applicants will be selected to participate in each cohort. Applicants should expect a review period of up to three months once the application period has closed. After the review has been completed, applicants will be notified via email of their acceptance or non acceptance. Accepted applicants will receive instruction on their next steps, which includes purchasing two different background checks.