Medical Assistant - Columbia Basin College

Medical Assistant from Columbia Basin College is a Campus Certificate Health Aide degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Medical Assistant program prepares students to work within a medical office with valuable skills in office administration as well as clinical and patient care skills. Medical assistants are commonly employed in outpatient physician offices, clinics, health maintenance organizations, and hospitals. The program consists of three quarters of coursework followed by an externship with a local employer. The Medical Assistant program is taught by certified medical assistants and is supported by additional administrative staff as well as a physician medical director. Employment Demand Medical assistants continue to be in high demand. Columbia Basin College's Medical Assistant program has maintained excellent placement of graduates throughout the community. CBC's Medical Assistant students have also received higher wages than other competing Medical Assistant programs in the region. Facilities and Equipment The Medical Assistant program is offered at CBC's new Health Science Center. The program enjoys the latest in technology and equipment utilized throughout the medical field. Students also benefit from technology enabling them access to their instructors and lecture 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Students have access to the specialized medical library in the Health Science Center and get valuable skills in computer charting used throughout the industry. View more details on Columbia Basin College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Aide courses.