Medical/Clinical Assistant
at Northwest Shoals Community College in Muscle Shoals, AL
Program Details
Duration
About 2 years
Completers
13
Median Earnings (1yr)
$22,798
Outcomes
Median Earnings (1 Year)
$22,798
Outcomes data from College Scorecard (2023). Earnings figures represent median values for program completers.
How This Program Compares
First-year graduate earnings vs. Medical Assisting programs in Alabama
Benchmark: $32,141 — average of 10 comparable programs
National median wage — Medical Assisting
$42,000
Across all experience levels in this field
Projected job growth — Medical Assisting
+13%
National outlook for this field
About This Program
The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program at Northwest Shoals Community College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The program trains students to support healthcare providers in clinical and administrative capacities within medical offices, clinics, and outpatient care facilities.
This program falls within the health professions and clinical sciences field under CIP code 51.0801. Northwest Shoals Community College also offers related programs including Salon/Beauty Salon Management, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology, Carpentry/Carpenter, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician. Students can expect instruction covering clinical procedures, medical office administration, patient communication, and basic laboratory skills.
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