Alpena Community College
Average Annual Cost
The average annual net price that a student who receives federal financial aid pays to cover expenses (e.g. tuition, living expenses, etc.) to attend the school's largest program. Net price is the program's cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received. For public schools, this is only the average cost for in-state students. Negative cost values indicate that the average grant/scholarship aid exceeded the cost of attendance.
Est. Student Population
Healthcare Programs
About Alpena Community College
Alpena Community College is a public college in Alpena, Michigan. Originally founded in 1952, the school services a population of approximately 2,000 students upon its 700-acre campus.
Alpena Community College offers the following healthcare-related courses:
Medical Assistant
This program provides a blend of administrative and clinical courses to prepare the student for entry level medical assisting. This allied health care profession offers work primarily in ambulatory settings such as medical offices and clinics. Supervised practicums at physicians' offices are required. Prior to placement, the student must submit evidence of good health which includes a physical exam, up-to-date immunizations, tuberculin screening results, and CPR certification. A background check may also be required. A medical assistant's responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, scheduling patients, maintaining medical records, obtaining medical codes, submitting insurance forms, taking vital signs, sterilizing instruments, performing office laboratory procedures and tests, obtaining EKG readouts, and assisting patients with understanding treatment instructions.
Medical Information Specialist
This program uses the latest developments in information technology as they relate to the modern medical office in small medical and medical-related practices, hospitals, and other medical facilities. Successful graduates are trained in medical terminology, records management, billing, computer software, and office management procedures..
Licensed Practical Nursing
Alpena Community College offers two nursing program options: a one-year certificate program (Level I), and an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree (Level II). Both programs have full approval by the State of Michigan Board of Nursing. Upon successful completion of Level I and with the approval of the Board of Nursing, graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN for LPN licensure.
Recent news about Alpena Community College
Thanks to a grant from the State of Michigan, Alpena Community College and Saginaw Valley State University have been able to partner so that nursing students can streamline their path to a bachelor’s degree.
Senators Peters and Stabenow helped secure $1.1 million in funding for Alpena Community College as part of the 2022 government funding bill. The money will be used to expand the school’s career and technical education programs and create additional programs.
The renovation of Van Lare Hall will allow administrators to move the college's nursing program into a facility with state-of-the-art technology in the classrooms.