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Welcome to Highline College Healthcare Professions Department

Interested in a Healthcare Professions Program? Talk with an Adviser

Make an appointment with one of our Faculty Advisers to discuss program options and education plans in the Healthcare Professions Department.

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Welcome to the Healthcare Professions Department

If you are interested in a rewarding career in the healthcare industry, the Healthcare Professions Department may have a career option for you.

We offer degrees and certificates in the following areas:

Highline also offers a Healthcare Interpreter Certificate through the Continuing Education department (206) 592-3785.

If you are already working as a Medical Assistant and would like to earn the MA-C credential, read more about the MA-R to MA-C Pathway here: MA-R to MA-C Pathway



Learn More about becoming a Medical Assistant!

Attend a virtual Information Session:

Session Dates:

  • Aug 6, 2024, 3:00-4:00pm
  • Aug 13, 2024, 3:00-4:00pm


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Mission Statement

The mission of the Healthcare Professions Department at Highline College is to provide a diverse population of students with the knowledge and skills to become credentialed in their disciplines and prepared to succeed both personally and professionally as paraprofessionals in the medical community working within our economic system.
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Meet Medical Assistant Graduate, Jaimie Richardson. Jaimie shares her experiences as a student in the Medical Assistant program.

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Highline College
Healthcare Department M/S 26-3

P.O. Box 98000
Des Moines, WA 98198-9800