Programs / Allied Health

Postsecondary & Concurrent Enrollment

Medical
Assistant

Prepare for clinical and administrative roles in healthcare, from phlebotomy and EKG to billing, coding, and patient care. Three flexible schedule options designed to fit your life.

33Credits
630Hours
2Semesters
3Schedules

Program Overview

About the Program

The Medical Assistant program spans two semesters and 630 hours of training across both clinical and administrative healthcare disciplines. Students gain hands-on skills in phlebotomy, EKG, sterile technique, medication administration, emergency response, injections, surgical procedures, and rehabilitation.

The curriculum also covers office management, billing, coding, and medical record-keeping, preparing graduates for the full scope of medical assistant practice.

For a full course breakdown, view the General Catalog (PDF).

Phlebotomy & EKGSterile TechniqueMedication AdministrationEmergency ResponseSurgical ProceduresBilling & Coding

Eligibility

Who Can Enroll

Open to post-secondary and concurrent enrollment students. Instruction is available in-seat and online/hybrid at the Delta campus.

This program qualifies for Federal Financial Aid, including Pell Grants, SEOG, and Federal Work Study.

RMA Certification

Graduates are eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam through American Allied Health upon completing the program.

Class Schedule

Three Schedule Options

Morning · In-Seat

Monday – Friday

7:30 AM – 11:05 AM

Delta campus

Afternoon · In-Seat

Monday – Friday

12:00 PM – 3:35 PM

Delta campus

Evening · Online / Hybrid

Monday & Wednesday

5:00 PM – 8:35 PM

Delta campus

Admissions Requirements

Conditions of Enrollment

Photo ID

A photocopy of your valid government-issued photo ID.

Immunizations

Proof of all required immunizations.

Background Check

Completed through Complio.

Official Transcripts

Sent directly to TCR from the school you previously attended.

Orientation

Mandatory attendance required to review program expectations and policies.

Tuition & Fees

Program Cost

Direct costs are paid to TCR and include tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Federal Financial Aid is available to qualifying students.

Semester 1
Tuition (In-State)$2,090.00
Administrative Fees$344.42
Program Fees$440.00
Testing Fees$255.00
Course Fees$150.48
Books$391.75
T-Shirt$23.00
MA Kit$164.95
Scrub Top$55.00
Tax$41.26
Semester 1 Total$3,955.86
Semester 2
Tuition (In-State)$1,540.00
Administrative Fees$228.52
Program Fees$280.00
Testing Fees$0.00
Course Fees$185.88
My Clinical Exchange$39.50
Semester 2 Total$2,273.90
Combined Total: Paid Directly to TCR$6,229.76

One scrub top is included in your Semester 1 fees. Additional pairs available tax-free: 9.95 Uniforms, TCR custom scrubs.

Estimated Indirect & Total Costs

Costs not billed by TCR, based on Colorado Department of Higher Education monthly budget projections. TCR does not provide housing, food, or transportation.

Dependent student: Under 24, unmarried, no dependents of their own, not a veteran or active-duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces, and not an emancipated minor. Parental information is required on the FAFSA.

Independent student: Age 24 or older, married, a graduate/professional student, a veteran or active-duty service member, an orphan or ward of the court, an emancipated minor, someone with legal dependents, or otherwise meeting federal criteria. Only the student's (and spouse's, if applicable) information is required on the FAFSA.

ExpenseDependentIndependent
Housing & Food$10,917$12,537
Transportation$1,548$1,548
Personal Expenses$1,557$1,746
Total Indirect$14,022$15,831

Total Program Cost

Dependent Student

$20,251.76

Total Program Cost

Independent Student

$22,060.76

Interested in a future cohort?

The Medical Assistant program is not currently accepting applications. Contact admissions to learn more or to join the interest list for an upcoming term.

Contact Admissions