Montgomery County Community College, also known as Montco, offers health career degrees and certificates in Pennsylvania. Students can compare clinical training, laboratory programs, medical office pathways, and transfer options.
Health Career Pathways
| Pathway | Listed credential or option |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene | Associate degree |
| Exercise Science and Wellness | A.S. |
| Health and Fitness | Associate degree |
| Healthcare Administration | A.S. |
| Massage Therapy | Noncredit training |
| Medical Assisting | Certificate |
| Medical Billing and Coding | Certificate |
| Medical Laboratory Technician | A.A.S. |
| Medical Office Assistant | Certificate of Completion |
| Nursing | Associate degree |
| Phlebotomy | Certificate of Completion |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | A.A.S. |
| Public Health | A.S. |
| Radiography | A.A.S. |
| Surgical Technology | Associate degree |
Explore Montco’s health sciences programs. Individual programs may have additional admission and clinical requirements.
Medical Assistant Training
The Medical Assisting Certificate combines clinical procedures, medical office coursework, and practical experience. Montco publishes both full-time and part-time sequences.
View Montco medical assistant program details.
Medical Office and Administrative Pathways
The separate Medical Office Assistant Certificate of Completion requires 16 credits and is advertised as a one-semester option. It focuses on administrative work and can apply toward Healthcare Administration. Students interested in front-office roles should compare it with the broader clinical medical assisting certificate.
Official Medical Office Assistant program.
Locations and Program Planning
Montco has campuses in Blue Bell and Pottstown. Students should confirm where their chosen program’s labs and clinical courses meet before enrolling; the college’s campus list does not establish availability for every program.
Tuition and Accreditation
For fall 2026, spring 2027, and summer 2027, standard tuition and fees total $230 per credit for Montgomery County residents, $421 for other Pennsylvania residents, and $612 for out-of-state students. Course fees and other program expenses are additional.
Montco holds institutional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Professional accreditation and certification eligibility depend on the specific program.
