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Students prepare for careers as integral members of a healthcare team in an outpatient setting. Competency-based activities in the program provide extensive hands-on practice for students in the use of computer application skills to create and handle medical information. Medical terminology and transcription, electronic health records, patient administrative services, HIPAA, and professional ethics are presented with emphasis on the patient accounts procedures of the healthcare industry. The program also provides extended learning opportunities for persons previously or currently employed in related professions. In addition, work-based learning experiences are available in many medical settings that support the theory presented in the classroom.
Hybrid or Blended Program, In-person Primary Location
Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?
No
Program details
12 Months
Length of training
Certificate
Award type
76
Credits
N/A
Clock Hours
Additional details
Award name
Certificate of Competency
Education Prerequisites
None
Prerequisite courses and other requirements
Students must possess basic keyboarding/word processing skills, ability to access/send email, and Internet search capabilities prior to enrollment in the program. Pass a national criminal background check covering Washington State.
Is this program approved to train veterans?
Yes
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
WA State Medical Assisting Certification
Certification/license test preparation provided
WA State Medical Assisting Certification
Employment performance results
Program type
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Completion rate
76%
Employment rate
0%
Typical (median) hourly earnings
$20
Typical (median) annual earnings
$0
Top industries for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Careers for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Statewide earnings and employment trends for related jobs
Average number of students who completed each year
4
Gender
Male
6%
Female
94%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
13%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
25%
Hispanic
31%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
31%
Multi-racial
0%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
6%
20 to 29
18%
30 to 39
41%
40 to 49
24%
50 and over
12%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
6%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
56%
Some college experience, but no degree
38%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
0%
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