Students planning to pursue a career in the medical field or who are questioning the medical field as a career option can receive an affordable medical certificate of proficiency or a technical certificate at UA Cossatot. The college is offering a Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Transcription and Technical Certificates in Health Professions and Medical Assisting.

These certificates offer educational opportunities to help open doors into the broad field of medical professions. They can be completed in a reasonable amount of time and can also help students determine where they want to work in the medical field and in what type of setting. They can also be earned to achieve a satisfactory job position in a medically-related work environment.

Graduates of the Medical Transcription and Assisting program may work in a medical office, hospital, lab, or out of their own homes as a private contractor. The Technical Certificate in Health Professions offers basic medical knowledge for employment in the medical field.  It is also a flexible option when transferring to another college.

The Technical Certificate in Health Professions requires 29 credit hours, the Technical Certificate in Medical Assisting requires 39, and the Medical Transcription Certificate of Proficiency requires 15.

Health care jobs are projected to continue to grow far faster than jobs in the general economy. Employment in the health care industry has been growing for decades and offers many different employment opportunities for individuals interested in helping others.

Students who earn these certificates will also have the opportunity of transitioning into other medical programs at UA Cossatot if they choose to continue their education at the college.

For more information or to enroll in classes for these medical certificates, please contact UA Cossatot Medical Advisor, Christina Cooper, at ccooper@cccua.edu.