Medical Assisting
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Vital Signs: A Medical Assistant’s Role
Applications
Applications are now being accepted for the Medical Assisting Fall 2012 program at Cascade Campus. Willow Creek is accepting applications for our ‘alternate list’ only.
Medical assistants perform administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians and other health practitioners running smoothly. Assistants work directly with patients, whether in small or large healthcare settings, to ensure that patients receive the care they need while providing health professionals with vital patient information. As an essential part of the healthcare team, a medical assistant is responsible for obtaining general health data and performing a variety of back and front office duties.
While the role of medical assistants is often overlooked, they provide critical services in preparing patients for a physician’s visit. PCC’s Medical Assisting program provides you with the tools necessary to become a medical assistant. You will develop skills in the clinical and administrative aspects of the medical office. In our program, you can gain the entry-level skills necessary to be competitive in the workforce.
Degrees and Certificates
In this program you can earn the following:
- Less than One-Year Certificate
- Medical Assisting
See the catalog for information regarding program requirements.
Nationally Accredited
PCC’s Medical Assisting program prepares you to function under the supervision of a licensed physician or health care provider. Our program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP) in collaboration with the American Association of Medical Assistants. Our graduates are eligible to take the national certification examination, conducted by the Certifying Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants.
The program is designed to correlate classroom and laboratory experience with practical experience in ambulatory medical facilities.
What's Next?
- See Program Admission for details on applying to the Medical Assisting program.