Medical Assisting - Mt Hood Community College

Medical Assisting from Mt Hood Community College is a Campus Associate Health Aide degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Medical Assisting requires competency in both clinical and administrative skills for careers in medical offices and other outpatient healthcare settings. This program prepares the student to perform a wide range of duties including preparing the patient for the exam, giving injections, processing lab specimens, working the reception desk, assisting the physician, and numerous other functions in the ever-changing modern medical office. After the Medical Assistant student completes the comprehensive two-year (six quarter) program, he/she is awarded an Associate of Applied Science Degree . Graduates may be employed in a variety of settings: medical centers, outpatient clinics, urgent care clinics, and specialized medical offices. Program Outcomes At the completion of this program, the student should be able to: Demonstrate professional behavior and judgment Perform clinical procedures to include aseptic procedures, vital signs, prepare patients for examination, phlebotomy and nonintravenous injections, and observe and report patients? signs or symptoms Assist with patient examination or treatment Operate office medical equipment Collect routine laboratory specimens Administer medications by unit dosage Perform waived laboratory procedures Perform office procedures including all general administrative duties Compare and contrast verbal and nonverbal communication, including gender differences, cultural awareness and sensitivity, and the elements of speaking and listening Discuss the roles of the healthcare team members, elements of successful leadership, and problem-solving strategies. View more details on Mt Hood Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Aide courses.