Why Charter College?
FOUNDED IN 1985
For more than 35 years, Charter College has provided relevant career training that helps turn students into professionals.
ACCREDITED
With program and institutional accreditations, Charter College adheres to rigorous standards for educational value and career results.
BLENDED LEARNING
Whether you learn online or on-campus with an online supplement, your curriculum and training are designed to match area employer expectations.
Here’s What Our Students Say
Gabriel Amescua
Program: Dental Assisting, Certificate
Campus: Vancouver, WA
Company: Oasis Dental
I am happy and enthusiastic about my future and career. I couldn’t have done it without the help I received at Charter College! Thank you to all my instructors for all the support.
Bertha
Program: Dental Assisting, Certificate
Campus: Pasco, WA
Company: Hermiston Dental Group
“I started by job shadowing at HDG the year I was going to graduate from high school. I decided to look more into DA as I started to look more into it I wanted to become a DA I found out about Charter College and the DA program. Later on I wanted to be able to work for Dr. Nicacio since I saw how the office was a fun environment. I wanted my externship in that office since I really enjoy being there. By the end of my extern I got hired, started working and learning new things!”
Taylor Hunter
Program: Medical Assistant, Certificate
Campus: Vancouver, WA
Company: Rebound
“I started at Charter in September 2021, throughout the 10 month course I gained many friendships and many great professional relationships for mentors. I achieved a lifetime career with them by my side through it all. I would like to personally thank my instructors for getting me through everything.”
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AccreditationS
Charter College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)*. ABHES is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.