Associate in Applied Science - Medical Assistant
Spokane Community College
USA,Washington
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24 Months
Duration
CAD 23,137/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 100 FREE
Application Fee
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USA, Washington
Type: College
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1963
Total Students: 0 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
1810 N Greene St, Spokane, WA 99217, United States
Associate in Applied Science - Medical Assistant
Program Overview
The Medical Assistant is an Allied Health professional who assists physicians and other health care providers in their offices or other medical settings. In accordance with respective state laws, they perform a broad range of administrative and clinical duties. In the Medical Assistant program at Spokane Community College, students learn about the administrative duties of scheduling and receiving patients, preparing and maintaining medical records, performing basic secretarial skills and medical transcription, handling telephone calls, writing correspondence, serving as a liaison between the physician and other individuals, and managing practice finances. The clinical phase of the program is taught through intense training and hands-on application. Students learn to perform clinical duties, including asepsis and infection control, taking patient histories and vital signs, first aid and CPR, preparing patients for procedures, assisting the physician with examinations and treatments, collecting and processing specimens, performing selected diagnostic tests, and preparing and administering medications as directed by the physician. In the 4th quarter the students will have a 198 hour unpaid clinical externship in a medical office working directly with providers.
Learning Outcomes
- The program goals are to prepare competent entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), and psychomotor (skills), and effective (behavior) learning domains. This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in medical ambulatory care settings.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 100 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 23,137 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Spokane Community College
CAD 0 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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