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

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 with a "C" or better OR "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/Eligibility

You must be 18 by the date the program starts, and eligible to work in the United States

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 (marijuana included) 
• 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.

*Additional Application Points Opportunity* 1 extra point is awarded for HM 121 class in progress during application submission, 2 extra points awarded for HM 121 completed with a "C" or better during application submission. 

The next time we will start a cohort is Fall term (September 29) 2025. The fall term cohort application acceptance dates are July 7-27th, 2025.

Fall Application & Sample Score Sheet

Applications for the Fall 2025 cohort are accepted via electronic submission. If students don't have access to do that, you can drop off in person at the front desk of Yamhill Valley Campus Bldg 1.   

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

Fax number: 503.584.7546

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 Application 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

Coming soon! 

Total approximate cost for Medical Assisting Program at Chemeketa Community College: 2025-2026

Medical Assisting Classes:
              MED 124 (4 credits)- Taken Term 2
              Tuition: $432 Universal credit fee: $152
              Additional class fees: $325 NR
              Total= $909

              MED 125 (5 credits) Taken Term 2
              Tuition: $540 Universal credit fee: $190
              Additional class fees: $385 NR
              Total= $1,115

            MED 130 (5 credits) Taken Term 2
            Tuition: $540 Universal credit fee: $190
            Additional class fees: $325
            Total= $1,055

TOTAL Tuition/universal/fees for term 2= $3,079. $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: $108 Universal credit fee: $38
Total= $146

MED 132 (11 credits) Taken Term 3
Tuition: $1,188 Universal credit fee: $418
Additional class fees: $400
Total: $2,006

TOTAL tuition/universal/fees for term 3 = $2,152 ($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: $324 Universal credit fee: $114

PSY 104 (4 credits) Taken Term 1, BEFORE you apply to program
Tuition: $432 Universal credit fee: $152

MTH 060 (4 credits) Taken Term 1, BEFORE you apply to program
Tuition: $432 Universal credit fee: $152

WR 090 (4 credits) Taken Term 1, BEFORE you apply to program
Tuition: $432 Universal credit fee: $152

Approximate General education classes Tuition/fee total: $2,190

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: $ 7,421. Subject to change and does not include outside expenses like general education class books, immunization costs, or the cost for background/drug test.