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This program prepares graduates for a wide range of duties in medical offices and other healthcare settings. Administrative responsibilities include scheduling and receiving patients, keeping medical records, handling telephone calls and correspondence, and maintaining supplies and equipment. Medical assistant clinical duties include assisting with examinations and treatments, obtaining medical histories, sterilizing instruments and equipment, and performing certain diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures to include venipuncture and injections in a healthcare facility. The program offers clinical experience as well as theory and laboratory courses. Students in the program must earn grades of “C” or better in all required courses and complete all courses required in the first term to be eligible for the practicum.

Program Outcomes

Students completing this certificate program should be able to satisfy the following outcomes:

1. Perform basic clinical assessments and minor treatments.
2. Accurately record patient history and related information.
3. Apply current technology associated with health care systems that are the standard of practice in outpatient clinics, health departments, and medical practices.
4. Use specific skills related to the scope of practice for a medical assistant such as injections, phlebotomy, and other diagnostic testing, in order to maintain and upgrade the delivery of healthcare.
5. Comply with the professional ethics policies and procedures related to medical and legal matters, including confidentiality, medical records management, release of information, patient rights, workplace rights, and informal consents in health care facilities.
6. Receive BLS Provider CPR Certification.

Getting Started

This is a three-term program with special admission requirements and enrollment limits. Prior to program entry, students must pass a criminal background check and drug test (pursuant to OAR 855-010-0045). Clinical sites may also require this. If you have questions about the requirements, contact the Yamhill Valley Campus in McMinnville, 503.472.9482.

You may earn a certificate of completion by successfully completing the required 41 credit hours: