The Medical Assisting Program at Columbia Gorge Community College focuses on equipping students with essential skills and knowledge required in health care settings.
Key Skills Taught:
- Performing administrative procedures in a medical office
- Conducting clinical assisting and laboratory procedures
- Data entry into healthcare documents
- Applying legal concepts to medical practice
- Professional communication with patients, coworkers, and providers
- Proficiency in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains as per the American Association of Medical Assistants
Program Features:
- Classroom, laboratory, and practical experience in health care facilities
- Preparation to work under licensed physician supervision
- Path to CMA certification with legal considerations
- Hands-on training in clinical and administrative tasks
- Prerequisites with specific course completion requirements
- High job placement and exam passage rates as program outcomes
- Clinical practicum opportunities
The program length for the Medical Assisting program at Columbia Gorge Community College is 40 credits.
Columbia Gorge Community College is a public community college located in The Dalles, Oregon, with a campus situated in a rural area surrounded by the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area.
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