Medical Assistant Diploma
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Diploma
In Person
Program Details
Program Length
ten months / 43 semester hours
Program Cost
$21,890 for residents
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The program cost may vary depending on factors such as where you live, how many transfer credits you have and whether you're eligible for financial aid.
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Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.
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The program equips students with essential skills in administrative and clinical procedures, medical terminology, clinical procedures, ethical conduct, diagnostic procedures, and medical record maintenance.
Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative and Clinical Procedures: Tasks include answering phones, updating records, and recording vital signs
- Medical Terminology: Knowledge to communicate effectively in healthcare
- Clinical Procedures: Training in medical histories, patient preparation, and specimen collection
- Ethical and Professional Conduct: Following HIPAA standards
- Diagnostic Procedures: Accurate performance of diagnostic tests
- Medical Record Maintenance: Data abstraction and record-keeping skills
Program Features:
- Certification Preparation: Eligibility for Certified Medical Assistant exam
- Service-Learning Projects: Involvement in health-related initiatives
- Externships and Job Shadowing: Practical experience in healthcare settings
- Accreditation: Recognized by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- Career Opportunities: Pathways to roles like Medical Assistants, Nurse Aides, and more
- Program Outcomes: Proficiency in CLIA waived tests, accurate record-keeping, diagnostic procedures, and professional conduct.
Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative and Clinical Procedures: Tasks include answering phones, updating records, and recording vital signs
- Medical Terminology: Knowledge to communicate effectively in healthcare
- Clinical Procedures: Training in medical histories, patient preparation, and specimen collection
- Ethical and Professional Conduct: Following HIPAA standards
- Diagnostic Procedures: Accurate performance of diagnostic tests
- Medical Record Maintenance: Data abstraction and record-keeping skills
Program Features:
- Certification Preparation: Eligibility for Certified Medical Assistant exam
- Service-Learning Projects: Involvement in health-related initiatives
- Externships and Job Shadowing: Practical experience in healthcare settings
- Accreditation: Recognized by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- Career Opportunities: Pathways to roles like Medical Assistants, Nurse Aides, and more
- Program Outcomes: Proficiency in CLIA waived tests, accurate record-keeping, diagnostic procedures, and professional conduct.
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Iowa Western Community College, located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, offers a range of associate degree programs and certificates. Known for its diverse academic offerings, the college serves students from various backgrounds, providing both traditional and online courses.
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