Medical Assisting

Apply to Medical Assisting

To join this program, you must apply for admission. This somewhat competitive program currently accepts 24 students fall, winter and spring terms. This program uses a guaranteed admissions process. Students must set up a plan to complete the admission requirements with healthca@pcc.edu and be added to an open Guaranteed Admission list. Once on that list, students must complete the classes on their plan to remain eligible for admission. Lists fill quickly and this program is often filled several terms in advance. See below for more details and how to qualify.

In order to move forward with this option you will need to reach out to healthca@pcc.edu.

How to apply

  1. Apply to PCC

    Applying to PCC is free and only takes a few minutes. Complete this step as soon as possible so you can start using PCC resources.
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    Application timeline
    Term you want to start Apply to Medical Assisting
    Spring 2025
    Sylvania    		 Application closed
    Fall 2025
    Cascade    		 Currently full with full waitlist
    Winter 2026
    Willow Creek    		 Currently full with full waitlist
    Spring 2026
    Sylvania    		 List opens April 7, 2025 contact healthca@pcc.edu starting that day for waitlist
  2. Check qualifications

    This program includes or requires educational experiences that take place in clinical/field environments. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Public Health Division requires students in clinical/field environments to comply with all vaccination requirements. Clinical sites may have additional requirements, including COVID-19 vaccination. Students are also required to pass a criminal background check and drug screenings. If you have questions, contact healthca@pcc.edu.

  3. Email us

    Contact healthca@pcc.edu to express your interest in moving forward with guaranteed admissions. Our admissions coordinator will guide you through the next steps.

  4. Create guaranteed admission plan

    Plans will include all program prerequisites as well as the “recommended” courses.

    • Prerequisites:
      • WR 121: English Composition
      • MP 111: Medical Terminology
      • BI 120: Survey of Body Systems (will also accept BI 121 or 231 and 232, see recommended biology prerequisite information below)
      • MP 140: Intro to Health Law and Ethics
    • Recommended classes (graduation requirements):
      • MP 135: Pharmacology – Allied Health
      • BI 122 if you took BI 121, BI 233 if you took BI 231 and 232

    Please contact admissions at healthca@pcc.edu before taking any prerequisite or recommended class as a Pass/No Pass grading option. There is a limit to how many classes can be P/NP.

  5. Follow admissions plan

    Complete the required courses in the agreed upon timeline.

  6. Complete guaranteed admission application

    Students will receive a special application to the program. As long as students are on track to complete all classes on their plan by the end of the term prior to the term they plan to start they will be admitted into the program.

After you apply

You’ll be notified about your application status by one month after the close of the application period. Check your MyPCC email: all communication is done through your PCC email account.