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Financial Aid Office

ACCEPTANCE RATE

nan%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

86%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

16:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

10

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$4,984

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College prepares students for careers as a medical assistant, clinical medical assistant, specialized medical assistant, medical receptionist, front office administration, clinical supervisor, medical office manager, and health services manager. The program focuses on providing medical office administrative services and performing clinical duties. Program courses include: basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, patient psychology and communications, medical office procedures, and clinical diagnostics, examination, testing and treatment procedures. Get more details below including other Indiana colleges that offer medical assistant program.

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Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

Also known as Pennsylvania Highlands

9910 Dupont Circle Drive East, Fort Wayne, IN

Part of a large-town setting, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is located at 101 Community College Way near Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The school offers both certificates and two-year degrees and provides extra support to students so they are well-prepared academically.

Transfer programs are offered in such majors as Business Administration, Accounting, General Studies, Education, and Communications. Career programs that confer certificates and associate’s degrees include curriculums that feature training in the culinary arts, welding, medical assisting and pharmacy technology. Courses are also offered to refresh a student’s skills and include an overview of the basics, or reading, writing and math.

Current enrollment for the school stands at around 3,000 students. The school charges in-state students about $7,300 per year while out-of-state residents pay around $10,000 annually. Established in 1994, the school offers financial aid for those students who qualify. One hundred percent of the students enrolled in the school are registered full-time. Retention rate at the institution is just under 55%. For more information about the school’s programs, phone 814-262-6499.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pennsylvania Highlands offers an associate's degree program in medical assistant.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male1
Female10

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
White11

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Medical Assistant program at Pennsylvania Highlands, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Medical Assistants

Description

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 23.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Fort Wayne, IN
    • Total Employment: 940
    • Average Hourly Rate: $13.36
    • Average Annual Salary: $27790

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the students Pennsylvania Highlands Community College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College may offer services including:

  • Online course work available
  • Remedial courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Student employment
  • Assistance to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division III classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Bowling
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