About
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.
Organization
Spokane Community College - Newport
Spokane Community College in Newport is an institution that offers a broad range of educational experiences. With a strong focus on open access learning, it provides a platform for individuals, regardless of their economic or social background, to acquire skills, attain degrees or certifications, and pursue lifelong learning. Utilizing innovative teaching methods, it caters to various learning capabilities and sensibilities. The faculty at SCC Newport is composed of erudite educators who are fervently committed to academic excellence. They are continually working to refine their teaching methods to ensure optimum learning outcomes. Beyond academics, SCC Newport fosters a vibrant campus culture, regularly hosting a variety of events to engage its student community. It promotes a supportive and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives, opinions and cultures are welcomed and respected. In all these, SCC Newport consistently emphasizes its core commitments to personalized education, academic rigour and community engagement, reinforcing its reputation as a premier center for higher learning in the region.