Medical Assisting Application
Program Details
- Students are required to enroll in the program full time.
- There are 24 seats available each year.
- Program begins in fall term.
Admissions Requirements
- Completion of all program prerequisites and supporting coursework with a letter grade of "C" or better. The required prerequisites must be completed within the past five years.
- Submission of official (unopened) college transcripts for all courses that are to be considered in the awarding of points demonstrating a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or greater. A transcript for all classes taken at CGCC will be produced by Student Services and placed in your application packet; however, you must indicate CGCC on the application form as one of the colleges attended. If you are a CGCC student and have taken classes at Portland Community College (PCC) since fall 2013, you must request an official transcript from PCC.
- Completion of all required forms. A checklist of required documents is provided as part of the application packet.
- Attendance at Medical Assisting Orientation.
- Students must have transportation to clinical facilities throughout the Mid-Columbia region for the clinical experiences.
Immunization Requirements
- Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis)
- MMR (measles [rubeola], mumps, rubella)
- Varicella (aka VZV)
- Hepatitis B
- Influenza - Seasonal. Required only if attending hospital/clinic-based clinical in fall term unless otherwise stated.
Medical Assisting Admissions Application
Students must apply to the Medical Assisting program by submitting the Medical Assisting Admissions Application. The application will be posted here when available for 2023-2024.