Prepare for a career in Medical Assisting


Overview

The Medical Assisting Program supports the Lower Columbia College Mission by offering students a planned sequence of courses and other learning experiences designed to prepare individuals for employment in medical assisting.

Our Mission

We are committed to preparing students to meet the educational requirements for Washington State's MA-C credential, and for national testing at the highest standard.


Frequently Asked Questions


Our Accreditation

The Medical Assisting Program’s Certificate of Proficiency was established in 1995. Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) has been ongoing since 1997.


Eligibility for Medical Assistant Licensure

The Medical Assisting Program at Lower Columbia College is known to meet the state education requirements for a Medical Assistant - Certified license in the state of Washington.  Lower Columbia College has not determined if the medical assisting program meets the state education requirements of any other state.  Those seeking Medical Assistant licensure in any state outside of Washington are advised to contact the state regulatory agency for the state in which this information is needed.

 

Program Reports


Contact Medical Assisting Program

Healthcare Program Inquiries

  Bev Ylen, Health Programs Coordinator
  (360) 442-2860
  bylen@lowercolumbia.edu

Medical Assisting Program Information & Advising

For initial advising contact the One Stop Center. For subsequent advising contact Vicky Soladey:

  Vicky Soladey, Program Director
  (360) 442-2878
  vsoladey@lowercolumbia.edu

  Health & Science Building (HSB)

We are located on the second floor of the Health & Science Building (HSB). Stop by during regular office hours, or call (360) 442-2860 to make an appointment.