Medical Assistant
Spring 2018
Spokane Community College
- 1810 North Greene Street
- Spokane, WA 99217-5399
- https://scc.spokane.edu/
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| Books | $1000 |
| Supplies and Equipment | $200 |
| Misc. Fees* | $250 |
| * Estimated cost of books and supplies for seven quarters. Misc fee includes: background check, drug screening. | |
Program Description
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.Formats for this program are offered as on-campus or online/hybrid.
The Medical Assistant program does not accept advanced placement, transfer credits, or credit for experiential learning. All MA credits required for the certificate must be earned at Spokane Community College.
Admission Requirements:
- Computer Skills
- CIS 105 or equivalent
- ENGL& 101
- Appropriate ALEKS PPL math score or completion of Math 91 with a 2.0 or better
- Appropriate English placement
A 2.0 grade or better is needed in all required classes before proceeding to the next quarter and before a certificate is awarded. The student may complete requirements in Medical Assistant and receive a certificate or complete the professional requirements plus liberal arts requirements and receive an associate in applied science degree. The student may enroll in liberal arts either preceding or following the professional curriculum.