The Medical Assisting program at Cosumnes River College has an average retention rate of 95%, as well as a 100% graduate and employer satisfaction rate, for the past five years. The 2016 cohort had a 100% retention rate.
Students must complete the following courses, with a C or better, prior to admission in to the MA program. Courses may be "in progress" during the spring application semester.
| Pre-Requisite Courses: | |
| AH 110 (3 units) | Medical Language for Health Care Providers |
| BIOL 102 (4 units) | Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology** |
| CISC 302 (2 units) | Computer Familiarization |
| ENGWR 101 (4 units) | College Writing (or eligibility for ENGWR 300 through the assessment process) |
| MEDA 100 (1.5 units) | Introduction to Medical Assisting |
**BIOL 100 or BIOL 430 & 431 may be substituted
Students interested in applying to the CRC Medical Assisting Program must submit a completed application, unofficial transcripts and a letter of intent to the Program Coordinator. All documents must be submitted in person. Applications and admission information will be available online each spring semester.
| Important Dates: | |
| February 1 | Application available online |
| May 1 | Application submission deadline |
| June 1 | Final transcript submission deadline (for courses 'in progress' during application period) |
Students who have been accepted in to the program will be notified by July 1 and will be required to attend an on-ground orientation prior to the beginning of the fall semester.