Clinical support & respiratory care
Medical assistant
Help a medical practice with patient intake, routine clinical tasks, records and appointment coordination.
BLS · May 2025
EDUCATION & ENTRY
Certificate or related training
Certificate study can combine clinical and office skills with an externship. Confirm the certification employers request and the tasks the training covers. This is not the same role as a nurse.
The state’s typical entry education classification is “Postsecondary training (non-degree).” This describes the occupation broadly; employers, programs and licensing bodies set specific requirements.
CONNECT THE CAREER TO A PLACE TO LEARN
Oregon training options
These are related routes to investigate. Confirm the full preparation, current admissions and eligibility for your intended role with the provider.
Chemeketa Community College
Medical Assisting
Build clinical and office skills for medical settings.
Ask: Which start term, externship schedule and certification costs apply to my cohort?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
Treasure Valley Community College
Medical Assistant
A medical assisting certificate combining online study with required practical sessions.
Ask: How often must I come to Ontario, and where would any clinical experience take place?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
Oregon Coast Community College
Medical Assisting
Build administrative and clinical support skills for medical offices and other healthcare settings.
Ask: Where would my practicum take place, and is the next fall cohort confirmed?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
Rogue Community College
Medical Assistant
Offered through Redwood and Table Rock campuses, the certificate develops clinical procedures, medical-records skills and patient communication. Confirm the campus and externship schedule for your cohort.
Ask: Which preparation, timetable and complete budget apply to my Medical Assistant plan?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
Take this question to a counselor.
Do I enjoy both working with patients and keeping information organized?
Before choosing a program, ask for prerequisites, the complete timeline, class and placement schedules, and a full cost estimate including supplies, exams, travel and living expenses.
Build a working cost estimate →Understand the numbers.
The median is the midpoint of estimated wages for Oregon workers in this occupation. The hourly median is $24.24. These figures describe workers across experience levels; they are not starting pay or the earnings of graduates from the programs below.
Oregon projects employment moving from 12,343 jobs in 2024 to 14,684 in 2034. The projected 18,366 openings over the decade include growth and replacement needs as workers leave an occupation. Dividing that total by ten gives the rounded annual average shown above. These are projections, not today’s vacancies.
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