Medical Assistants (MA’s) help keep the healthcare industry running. With their knowledge of administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians and other health practitioners, medical assistants take and record personal information from patients and keep it confidential.
In MTECH’s Medical Assistant program, you will learn how to collect and prepare laboratory specimens, perform basic laboratory tests, and handle a variety of administrative skills. Examples of clinical and administrative skills are listed below.
UTAH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION (USHE) DESCRIPTION:
Medical assistants are multi-skilled health care professionals responsible for various clinical and/or administrative duties and are an essential part of a healthcare team. This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions that allows them to learn and move into higher-level job opportunities by working with physicians and providers in clinical settings.
Students in this program learn cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains by focusing on administrative and back office clinical skills. Upon successful completion of all required courses, students participate in a clinical externship. Graduates of the program are eligible to take a national certification exam.
This program is eligible for Financial and Veterans Aid! Learn more
Registration: This program is considered “non-term”, which means there are multiple registration dates throughout the year. Here are the registration dates with the correlating start date:
Program location | registration open date | program start date | CLASS TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
Lehi | 6:00 PM | ||
Provo | December 8, 2025 | January 5, 2026 | ALL |
Provo | February 23, 2026 | March 2, 2026 | ALL |
Provo | May 18, 2026 | June 1, 2026 | ALL |
Payson | 6:00 PM | ||
FOR ALL OTHER PROGRAM LOCATIONS AND CLASS TIMES, PLEASE REFER TO THE MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM PAGE | |||
Minimum Age Requirement: 17 years old. High school students must be in their senior year.
Registration opens at 8:00 AM on the Student Portal, and remains open until classes are full.
Complete and satisfy score requirements on the Entrance Assessment administered by the Testing Center.
Required Immunizations
MMR (2 series)
Hepatitis B (3 series)
Varicella (2 series)
TDAP (less than 10 years old)
TB test (less than 1 year old)
Immunization records must be submitted through Verified Credentials at least three business days prior to registration.
Click HERE to view the Verified Credentials information.
Satisfy Entrance Requirements with Testing Center
High school students should coordinate with their high school counselors prior to registration.
Students enrolling in this program must meet with an MTECH Academic and Career Counselor prior to registration. High School students should bring a parent. For an appointment please visit mtec.edu/counseling
| Term | Campus | Room # | Start Date | Time | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2025 | Provo | 205 | 6/2/2025 | 7:30am-10:30pm | Monday-Friday |
| Summer 2025 | Provo | 205 | 6/2/2025 | 11:30am-2:30pm | Monday-Friday |
| Summer 2025 | Provo | 205 | 6/2/2025 | 2:45pm-5:45pm | Monday-Friday |
| Summer 2025 | Provo | 205 | 6/2/2025 | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Monday-Friday |
| Fall 2025 | Provo | 205 | 8/13/2025 | 7:30am-10:30am | Monday-Friday |
| Fall 2025 | Provo | 205 | 8/13/2025 | 11:30am-2:30pm | Monday-Friday |
| Fall 2025 | Provo | 205 | 8/13/2025 | 2:45pm-5:45pm | Monday-Friday |
| Fall 2025 | Provo | 205 | 8/13/2025 | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Monday-Friday |
| Fall 2025 | Provo | 205 | 10/6/2025 | 7:30am-10:30am | Monday-Friday |
| Fall 2025 | Provo | 205 | 10/6/2025 | 11:30am-2:30pm | Monday-Friday |
| Fall 2025 | Provo | 205 | 10/6/2025 | 2:45pm-5:45pm | Monday-Friday |
| Fall 2025 | Provo | 205 | 10/6/2025 | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Monday-Friday |
| Spring 2026 | Lehi Building A | 209 | 1/5/2026 | 6:00 pm- 9:00pm | Monday-Friday |
| Spring 2026 | Provo | 205 | 1/5/2026 | 7:30am-10:30am | Monday-Friday |
| Spring 2026 | Provo | 205 | 1/5/2026 | 11:30am-2:30pm | Monday-Friday |
| Spring 2026 | Provo | 205 | 1/5/2026 | 2:45pm-5:45pm | Monday-Friday |
| Spring 2026 | Provo | 205 | 1/5/2026 | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Monday-Friday |
| Spring 2026 | Payson | – | 1/5/2026 | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Monday-Friday |
Total hours: 900
| Course Name | Course Hours | Course Credits | Tuition | Course Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Medical Assisting | 60 | 2 | $240.00 | $150.00 |
| Medical Office I | 60 | 2 | $240.00 | $30.00 |
| Medical Office II | 60 | 2 | $240.00 | $30.00 |
| Anatomy and Physiology | 120 | 4 | $480.00 | $25.00 |
| Pharmacology | 90 | 3 | $360.00 | $25.00 |
| Clinical Procedures | 60 | 2 | $240.00 | $50.00 |
| Intermediate Lab I | 60 | 2 | $240.00 | $50.00 |
| Advanced Lab II | 90 | 3 | $360.00 | $50.00 |
| Specialty Patient Care and Treatment | 60 | 2 | $240.00 | $50.00 |
| Specialty Exams and Office Management | 60 | 2 | $240.00 | $50.00 |
| Medical Assistant Externship I | 90 | 2 | $240.00 | $100.00 |
| Medical Assistant Externship II | 90 | 2 | $240.00 | – |
Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program.
While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.
| Tuition/Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition: | $3,360.00 |
| Registration Fee: | $40.00 |
| Application Fee: | $0.00 |
| Course Fees: | $610.00 |
| Required Materials: | $146.00 |
| Total Cost of Program: | $4,226 |
Note: High school students attend MTECH tuition free, and are only responsible for fees and materials.
Course-by-course cost breakdowns can be found on the “Courses” tab above.
Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program.
While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.
Materials | notes | cost |
|---|---|---|
Blesi’s Medical Assistant Textbook | 9th Edition; ISBN: 9780357502815 | Included in course fees |
Blood Pressure Kit | available in the MTECH Store | $40.00 |
Scrubs | Students will order scrubs through the program store of Logo It On; it is recommended to purchase at least two sets | Cost may vary |
Background Check and Drug Screen | paid to Verified Credentials; more information available from the Program Coordinator | $106.00 |
MTECH Program Certificate in Medical Assistant
Students are prepared to sit for the NHA National Medical Assistant Certificate Exam
Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support Certification
First Aid Certification
If I want to be a nurse, should I take CNA or Medical Assistant?
If you want to take the nursing pathway, start with your CNA license. If you want to become a PA or Physician, start with Medical Assistant.
If I have registered for MTECH through my high school, is that all I need to do?
No. High school students must also register with MTECH through the Student Portal. Remember, you need to fulfill all prerequisites prior to registering.
How will I know if I am eligible to register?
You will receive an email from the program coordinator letting you know that you’re eligible to register.
What if the program section that I want to register for is already full?
We recommend looking at other campus locations or times. If you don’t get into a class time that you want, please reach out to Student Services to get onto a waiting list.
Are there certain scrubs that I need to get for the program?
Yes, you will purchase your MTECH scrubs through Safeguard. You will be given a link to order scrubs either in a welcome email or on your first day of class. Please purchase a pair of either black or gray scrubs to wear until your order arrives.
Can I register for the program, even if I haven’t completed all the required vaccinations?
No. All four required vaccinations and a TB test must be completed before registering.
Admission requirements may be met by taking the Entrance Assessment OR by providing qualifying documentation. The Entrance Assessment can be taken at a Testing Center, and qualifying documents can be sent to transcripts@mtec.edu.
Learn more about the assessment HERE
Appointments can be scheduled HERE.
Immunization records must be submitted through Verified Credentials at least three business days prior to registration.
Click HERE to view the Verified Credentials information.
Once this step is complete, the program coordinator will send an email to confirm registration eligibility.
Once previous steps have been completed, eligibility is met to register for the first course within the program. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Tuition and fees are due for the first course upon registration.
Prospective students can register through the Student Portal, or in person at Student Services.
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