HEAL 215 - MA Registered to MA Certified Pathway

15 Credits

This class is designed for working medical assistants to meet the educational requirements of Medical Assisting-Certified (MA-C) in Washington State. This is not a complete or accredited Medical Assisting program, but an accelerated path to clinical skills review for those who already have clinical experience. This hybrid class will require both online and in-person coursework. Students must be present for all required clinic classes and complete online assignments to pass the class.

Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Online, Weekend
Spring Online, Weekend

Designed to Serve Working Medical Assistants
Active Date 20230320T11:47:14

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Variable Credit Yes Range 1-15
Class Limit 30
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 66 Lab 198
Total Contact Hours 264
Invasive Procedure Used Yes

Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
PLA Eligible Yes

Course Outline
Instruction and competency assessment of Medical Assisting skills as defined by Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 18.360.050

Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate competency of medical assisting skills per RCW requirements and industry standards.

Identify medical assisting concepts required to pass a national credentialing exam.

Describe and demonstrate safe and accurate medical assisting procedures to meet industry standards.