Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Enter the allied health workforce as competent entry-level medical assistants in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains.
- Demonstrate professionalism in appearance and job performance.
- Work effectively as part of a team.
- Pass a nationally recognized medical assistant credentialing exam.
- Communicate effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds.
- Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling, billing, finances, and coding.
- Manage health information and utilize Electronic Health Record systems.
- Understand and fulfill clinical support duties.
- Apply legal concepts within the scope of medical assisting and health care.
- Cultivate lifelong learning skills and critically evaluate information for personal and professional growth.
The program length for the Medical Assistant program at Renton Technical College is 4 quarters for the Certificate of Completion option and 6 quarters for the Associate of Applied Science and AAS-Transfer options.
Renton Technical College (RTC) is a public community college located in Renton, Washington.
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