The Medical Assisting Programs at this institution equip students with the necessary skills for clinical and administrative support in medical settings. These programs include:
Medical Assisting - Certificate of Proficiency (COP):
- Skills Taught: Clinical and administrative-support roles in medical clinics
- Notable Feature: Accredited by CAAHEP, allowing graduates to take the national Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam.
Medical Assisting - Associate in Applied Science (AAS):
- Skills Taught: Focus on clinical and administrative-support roles in medical clinics
- Notable Feature: Accredited by CAAHEP, enabling graduates to sit for the national CMA exam.
Medical Assisting for BAS-OLTM - Associate in Applied Science Transfer (AAS-T):
- Skills Taught: Preparation for clinical and administrative-support roles in medical clinics
- Notable Feature: Accredited by CAAHEP, meeting academic requirements for the Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Organizational Leadership and Technical Management at Lower Columbia.
Each program provides a structured course sequence to ensure a comprehensive learning experience. Graduates may become eligible for the national CMA exam and the Washington State MA-C credential, aligning with industry standards.
Medical Assisting - Certificate of Proficiency (COP):
- Skills Taught: Clinical and administrative-support roles in medical clinics
- Notable Feature: Accredited by CAAHEP, allowing graduates to take the national Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam.
Medical Assisting - Associate in Applied Science (AAS):
- Skills Taught: Focus on clinical and administrative-support roles in medical clinics
- Notable Feature: Accredited by CAAHEP, enabling graduates to sit for the national CMA exam.
Medical Assisting for BAS-OLTM - Associate in Applied Science Transfer (AAS-T):
- Skills Taught: Preparation for clinical and administrative-support roles in medical clinics
- Notable Feature: Accredited by CAAHEP, meeting academic requirements for the Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Organizational Leadership and Technical Management at Lower Columbia.
Each program provides a structured course sequence to ensure a comprehensive learning experience. Graduates may become eligible for the national CMA exam and the Washington State MA-C credential, aligning with industry standards.
The program length for the Medical Assistant Certificate program at Lower Columbia College is 1 year.
Lower Columbia College, located in Longview, Wash., offers a range of associate degrees and certificate programs. Established in 1934, the public community college provides educational opportunities in academic transfer, professional technical training, and adult basic education to serve the local community's diverse needs.
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