Medical Assistant
Linn Benton Community College
Lebanon, Oregon
Certificate
In Person
Program Details
Program Length
57-credit hour program or four terms
Program Cost
$8,878
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The Medical Assistant Program at LBCC equips students with essential skills in patient care and administrative tasks, preparing them for diverse roles in health care.
Key Skills Taught:
- Rooming patients
- Collecting patient vital signs
- Documenting information in electronic medical records
- Medication management
- Assisting in minor procedures
- Venipuncture (phlebotomy)
- Point-of-care testing
- Electrocardiograms (EKG)
- Administering vaccines
- Performing administrative duties like patient registration and insurance verification
Program Features:
- Cohort model of delivery
- Accreditation by CAAHEP
- Preparation for national exams
- Strong partnerships with healthcare providers
- Employment opportunities in various medical specialties
- Scholarships, grants, and financial aid available
- Support for meeting minimum academic requirements
- Special admission requirements including background checks, drug screens, and vaccinations
Outcomes:
- 100% National exam pass rate for the 2020 cohort
- Opportunities to secure well-paying jobs in the medical field
- Average salaries for Medical Assistants in Oregon range from $19.02 to $24.52 per hour
- Fast job growth rate for Medical Assistants nationally
- Eligibility to take the American Association of Medical Assistants National Credentialing Exam and other national exams
For more information, visit LBCC's website.
Key Skills Taught:
- Rooming patients
- Collecting patient vital signs
- Documenting information in electronic medical records
- Medication management
- Assisting in minor procedures
- Venipuncture (phlebotomy)
- Point-of-care testing
- Electrocardiograms (EKG)
- Administering vaccines
- Performing administrative duties like patient registration and insurance verification
Program Features:
- Cohort model of delivery
- Accreditation by CAAHEP
- Preparation for national exams
- Strong partnerships with healthcare providers
- Employment opportunities in various medical specialties
- Scholarships, grants, and financial aid available
- Support for meeting minimum academic requirements
- Special admission requirements including background checks, drug screens, and vaccinations
Outcomes:
- 100% National exam pass rate for the 2020 cohort
- Opportunities to secure well-paying jobs in the medical field
- Average salaries for Medical Assistants in Oregon range from $19.02 to $24.52 per hour
- Fast job growth rate for Medical Assistants nationally
- Eligibility to take the American Association of Medical Assistants National Credentialing Exam and other national exams
For more information, visit LBCC's website.
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Linn-Benton Community College (LBCC) is a public community college located in Albany, Oregon, with additional extension centers in Corvallis, Lebanon, and Sweet Home.
Established in 1966, LBCC offers over 80 degree programs and certificates, serving students in Linn and Benton counties. The college is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and has a student-faculty ratio of 20-to-1.
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