Medical Assistant (Renton Technical College)
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Keywords
Health IT
Project
Health eWorkforce
Authors
Date Submitted
2014
Material Type
Collection
Secondary Material Type
Institution
Renton Technical College
Industry Partner
Department of Labor
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 2
Additional Public Access
Abstract
The Medical Assistant program prepares students to become multi-skilled professionals to perform a variety of patient-related tasks in physician offices and other health care settings. The curriculum is designed to meet the requirements for Categories A, C & E Health Care Assistant as described in WAC 246-826-170. Students learn to set up clients for examination, draw blood for basic lab studies, administer some medications, do EKG�۪s, assist with minor surgical procedures, and perform front office skills related to medical records and billing. A clinical externship is included. Nationwide criminal background check is required prior to clinical experience. A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon successful completion of core course requirements. To earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or Associate of Applied Science - Transfer (AAS-T) degree, you must complete the certificate program and meet the general education course requirements.
Industry (NAISC)
Health Care and Social Assistance (62)
Occupation (SOC)
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (29-0000)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Health-related Knowledge and Skills (34)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Certificate
Credential
Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
Associate Degree
Credential
Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
Associate Degree
Educational Level
1st year Community College or equivalent
2nd Year Community College or equivalent
2nd Year Community College or equivalent