You must meet these qualifications to be considered for admission into the Medical Assistant program –

Proof of Reading 115 Competency

Completion with a grade "C" or better of RD 080/085 or RD 090; or placement into RD 115+ on Chemeketa placement test OR proof of an Associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution will fulfill this requirement. 

Completion or "In progress" of Prerequisites

Completion with a grade "C" or better of –

• HM 120
• MTH 060 (or higher)
• PSY 104
• WR 090 (or higher)

No substitutions for PSY 104 are accepted. All four classes should be completed before you are eligible to apply to the program, but are also accepted as "in progress" at the time of application submission.  

See Course Sequences for more information.

Proof of High School/GED Completion

Copy of high school diploma, GED, or high school transcripts showing graduation date

Age

You must be 18 by the date the program starts

Background Check and Drug Test (ordered by the college, and for accepted students only)

All accepted students must-

• Pass a background check
• Pass a 10 panel urinalysis drug test
• Show proof of certain immunizations
• Disqualifying Crimes List (being convicted of any of these crimes would result in background check being declined)

The following four classes must either be completed OR in progress when you apply to the Medical Assisting program, and must be passed with a "C" or better to be accepted –

• HM 120: Medical Terminology 1  
  
  
• PSY 104: Workplace Psychology (no substitutions accepted)
  
  
• MTH 060: (or higher) Introductory Algebra 
  
  
• WR 090 (or higher): Fundamentals of Writing 

See Course Sequences for more information.

Application Instructions: The next time we will start a cohort is Fall Term(Sept 25) 2023. 

Application Acceptance period for Fall Cohort: July 17th-30th, 2023.

Fall 2023 Medical Assisting Application

Fall 2023 Medical Assisting Scoring Guide

Applications for the fall 2023 cohort are accepted via electronic submission. If students don't have access to do that, you can drop off in person at the Yamhill Valley Campus Bldg 1.   

Address to email/scan application to: yamhillcte@chemeketa.edu 

Fax number: 503.584.7546

Mailing Address: 306 NE Norton Lane McMinnville, OR 97128

We offer two cohorts a year- one starts in the fall, and one in the spring terms. The application acceptance period for the fall cohort is during summer, and the application acceptance period for the spring cohort is in early winter of each year. 

Additional Points Opportunity

Students who have completed HM 121- Medical Terminology 2 with a grade "C" or better will be eligible for two additional points on their application score sheet. One point will be awarded for HM 121 in progress at time of submission. Must show proof on transcripts. 

If you have questions about the application process, please email us.

Attend one of our upcoming information sessions where program faculty will talk about the application and scoring process, what it's like to be a medical assistant and answer any questions you might have. NOT REQUIRED prior to submitting your application, but is recommended.

Upcoming Information Session Dates 

• In person- Salem Campus Building 8 room 205
  2-3pm on June 1, 2023
• Zoom Meeting 
  3:30-4:30pm on June 6, 2023
  

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Total approximate cost for Medical Assisting Program at Chemeketa Community College: 2022-2023

Medical Assisting Classes:
              MED 124 (4 credits)- Taken Term 2
              Tuition: $396 Universal credit fee: $148
              Additional class fees: $325 NR
              Total= $869

              MED 125 (5 credits) Taken Term 2
              Tuition: $495 Universal credit fee: $185
              Additional class fees: $325 NR
              Total= $1005

            MED 130 (5 credits) Taken Term 2
            Tuition: $495 Universal credit fee: $185
            Additional class fees: $325
            Total= $1005

TOTAL Tuition/universal/fees for term 2= $2,879. $650 of MED class fees are non-refundable(covers books, CPR class, stethoscope & BP cuff, scrubs and lab supplies) Upon acceptance, there is an additional fee students will be responsible for paying which covers background & drug test.($90+) As well as some required immunizations (cost varies).

MED 131 (1 credit) Taken Term 3
Tuition: $99 Universal credit fee: $37
Total= $136

MED 132 (11 credits) Taken Term 3
Tuition: $1,089 Universal credit fee: $407
Additional class fees: $400
Total: $1,896

TOTAL tuition/universal/fees for term 3 = $2,032 ($400 class fee covers interactive reviews, lab supplies, and NCCT medical assisting exam fee)

MED Book Cost: Included in your first term fees. Books are handed out on the first day of class, student does not purchase directly.

General Education Classes: This is just for tuition and universal fees. Some classes have additional fees.

HM 120 (3 credits) Taken Term 1, BEFORE you apply to program
Tuition: $297 Universal credit fee: $111

PSY 104 (4 credits) Taken Term 1, BEFORE you apply to program
Tuition: $396 Universal credit fee: $148

MTH 060 (4 credits) Taken Term 1, BEFORE you apply to program
Tuition: $396 Universal credit fee: $148

WR 090 (4 credits) Taken Term 1, BEFORE you apply to program
Tuition: $396 Universal credit fee: $148

Approximate General education classes Tuition/fee total: $2,040

General Ed Classes book/supplies cost:  Depending on what source you use to find books, you can look these up on the Chemeketa bookstore website at: http://bookstore.chemeketa.edu/home.aspx 

APPROXIMATE tuition/fees program total: $ 6,951. Subject to change and does not include outside expenses like general education class books, immunization costs, or the cost for background/drug test.