Medical Assisting (Whatcom Community College)
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Date Submitted
2014
Material Type
Reference Material
Secondary Material Type
Institution
Whatcom Community College
Industry Partner
Department of Labor
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 2
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Abstract
The Medical Assisting (MA) degree/certificate program is designed to train students to work as a member of an ambulatory health care team, performing a broad range of clinical and administrative tasks under the supervision of a physician, physician�۪s assistant or nurse practitioner. Program space is limited and a special application process is required (see below). Students accepted in the MA degree and certificate programs take the same clinical training and administrative skill coursework. The degree requires additional general education/related instruction courses. Upon graduating from the MA degree or certificate program, students are eligible to take a national board exam to become Certified Medical Assistants with the CMA (AAMA) credential.
Industry (NAISC)
Health Care and Social Assistance (62)
Occupation (SOC)
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (29-0000)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Certificate
Credential
Credential
Educational Level
1st year Community College or equivalent
2nd Year Community College or equivalent
2nd Year Community College or equivalent