Medical Assistant - Linn - Benton Community College

Medical Assistant from Linn - Benton Community College is a Campus Associate Health Aide degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Medical Assistant program is a two-year program that trains students in office administrative and medical skills. The ability to work well with people is a primary requisite for becoming a medical assistant. Medical assistants perform a limited number of basic medical duties that may include taking medical histories; recording patients' weight, pulse rate, blood pressure, and other vital signs; collecting and preparing laboratory specimens; preparing patients for X-rays; taking EKGs; changing bandages and removing stitches. In smaller offices, they also have clerical duties, which may include filling out insurance forms and scheduling appointments. Some assistants also handle billing and bookkeeping. Typical working conditions require medical assistants to: lift/carry/push/pull and move heavy objects, patients, supplies and equipment (up to 50 lbs. or more); perform the full range of manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination; stand and walk for prolonged periods; reach, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, stretch and squat; distinguish letters and symbols and, with corrected normal vision and hearing, be able to distinguish changes in a patient's condition; not have color blindness. New technology is introduced through concept courses and hands-on experience with modern equipment. Some classes may be held off campus in a medical facility. A supervised externship in a participating health care facility is required. Student Learning Outcomes Students who successfully complete an Associate of Applied Science degree with an emphasis in Medical Assistant will: Function effectively as a team member and/or leader. Interact effectively in oral and written communications. Use computers and other technology proficiently for administrative and clinical tasks. Use appropriate medical equipment proficiently to perform clinical tasks. Demonstrate positive interpersonal interactions and diplomacy. Manage multi-tasks efficiently. Model professional and ethical behaviors, including confidentiality. Participate in ongoing professional development and training. Think critically by anticipating, initiating, and participating in problem-solving processes. Function within legal scope of practice. Participate and perform efficiently in patient education. Prioritize and organize tasks. Demonstrate proficiency in administrative and clinical content areas. View more details on Linn - Benton Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Aide courses.