Medical Assisting - Olympic College

Medical Assisting from Olympic College is a Campus Certificate Health Aide degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. This program prepares students for employment in medical settings assisting the physician and/or other healthcare professionals in the examination and treatment of patients, as well as preparing them to function in the administrative environment of health care facilities in accordance with state laws governing such actions and activities. Students planning to enroll in MEDA 210 and 211 must submit Application for Work Experience the quarter preceding enrollment. The student must have completed all required courses (53 credits) with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in these courses to register for MEDA 210 and MEDA 211. Further, all required courses must be taken within the previous three years to register for MEDA 210 and MEDA 211. Program Outcomes Upon completion of this program, successful students will have demonstrated the ability to apply their skills and knowledge in the following ways: 1. Perform clinical skills appropriate for a medical office setting. 2. Effectively use oral and written communication skills as they relate to a medical office environment. 3. Use computer software to research or organize data for medical information systems. 4. Critically evaluate medical office situations from multiple perspectives to find appropriate solutions. 5. Recognize and be able to respond to medical office emergencies within scope of training. View more details on Olympic College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Aide courses.