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Do you want to play a critical role in assisting physicians and other healthcare professionals? If you are interested in one of the most in-demand careers in our region’s largest industry, our medical assistant program might be for you.
Medical assistants provide a broad range of administrative and clinical duties. In this program, you will learn about scheduling and receiving patients, preparing and maintaining medical records, medical transcription and managing practice finances. You will also get intense, hands-on training to perform clinical duties, including taking vital signs and patient histories, managing infection control, assisting with examinations and treatments, collecting specimens and performing diagnostic tests.
In the last quarter, you will get real experience in a clinical externship in a medical office. Medical assistants work in private practices, clinics, hospitals, medical labs and retirement communities.
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Spokane Community College - Colville
Spokane Community College-Colville is a respected job-focused school that provides health-related training courses for students. It puts a lot of emphasis on applying knowledge in real-world scenarios, giving students the chance to learn hands-on. The school's high-quality labs simulate top modern healthcare centers, creating an authentic atmosphere for students. The experienced, knowledgeable staff at the college acknowledge every student's needs with a balanced teacher-student ratio. The aim is to nurture skillful healthcare workers through extensive coursework in various health fields, including nursing, emergency medical services, and medical laboratory technology. The school rewards the students' academic achievements with scholarships. Graduates are often highly sought after by healthcare organizations all over the country due to their practical abilities. Spokane Community College-Colville bridges the gap between education and real-world application, making it the ideal starting point for anyone passionate about pursuing a career in the healthcare industry.