Medical Assistant Admission

Admission Requirements

• Acceptance to Wenatchee Valley College does not guarantee admission into any of the allied health programs.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Next Application Due Dates
Fall 2012 applications will be accepted Monday, June 11 - Friday, June 22, 2012 at 12:00 p.m.
Entry requirements for the WVC Medical Assistant Program:

• A completed Wenatchee Valley College Application for Admission.
• A completed Medical Assistant Program Application Packet. Incomplete applications will not be evaluated.
• High school transcript (showing graduation date) or GED certificate and all previous college transcripts.
• Cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 from college.
• Completion of all prerequisite courses with a grade of "C" (2.0) or higher (click here for Medical Assistant Prerequisite Checklist)
• Attend an information session.             

 Winter 2012 Allied Health Information Sessions

Thursday, February 23, 5:30 p.m. room 2105 in Wenatchi Hall

Thursday, March 15, 2:00 p.m. room 2105 in Wenatchi Hall

Spring 2012 Allied Health Information Sessions

Thursday, April 19, 2:00 p.m. room 2105 in Wenatchi Hall

Wednesday, May 16, 5:30 p.m. room 2106 in Wenatchi Hall

Thursday, June 7, 2:00 p.m. room 2105 in Wenatchi Hall

Selection of applicants for the program is based on cumulative GPA.

Transfer students can request a Credit Evaluation Request to determine if their previous credits will count toward admissions to the medical assistant program.

Below are student responsibilities AFTER acceptance into the medical assistant program. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT THESE DOCUMENTS WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

• $50.00 non refundable acceptance deposit
• Undergo a criminal record check
• Purchase annual liability insurance through the college at the time of registration
• Purchase a one-year accidental health insurance policy through the college before beginning clinical course work
• Provide documentation of current immunizations and a statement of your current health status
• Maintain a current (adult, child, infant) CPR-C or HCP card from program entry until graduation
• Provide documentation of 7 hour HIV/AIDS education training.
• A negative drug test is required for the nursing program. Students that fail the drug test will not be able to complete the program.