Description: 

This course is a starting point to begin a career in the medical field. Students learn the language of doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals. This course involves a culmination of the following:

• Medical Terminology – spelling, pronunciations, and definitions; prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms

• Anatomy & Physiology – Basic knowledge of the body’s health systems

• Clinical and Administrative Skills – patient medical history, blood pressure, electronic health records, Medical Scribing, front office duties, and privacy laws 

• Opportunity to earn advanced college credits from Spokane Community College.

• Develop a portfolio- Resume/ Cover Letters

• Earn Industry Recognized Certifications to place in your portfolio

• Design and deliver a community service project through group and teamwork

• Develop and practice effective communication and leadership skills

IN THIS PROGRAM YOU WILL:

• Learn medical assisting-aide theory, procedures, and skills
• Learn medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and disease processes.
• Learn the importance of medical ethics, confidentiality/HIPAA, and communication

Video overview of the program

Credits:

Year 1
Any combination that = 3.0 (1.5 max per semester)
1.0 Anatomy and Physiology (.5 max per semester)
3.0 Occupational or General Elective (1.5 max per semester)  

Year 2
3.0 Occupational or General Elective (1.5 per semester)    

Certification Opportunities: (* indicates a test fee applies)

• Healthcare Provider CPR/First Aid *
• Bloodborne Pathogens (7-hours HIV/AIDS)
• Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist
• EKG Technician
• MA Skills Builder & Communication

College Credits Available:
Spokane Community College
SURG 105 Blood-borne Pathogens and HIV/AIDS (1 credit)

Upon reaching proficiency in the skills below, 2nd year students may be eligible to complete a clinical internship.*

• Interpersonal & Professional Skills

• Health Care Provider Level CPR & First Aid (AHA Credential)

• Certified Medical Assisting (NHA CCMA & CMAA Test Preparation)

• ECG/EKG Technician (NHA Certified EKG Technician Credentialing Test)

• Clinical Internship (10 hours/week) **

To complete this internship, students will need to comply with hospital guidelines set in place by

Providence Health Care, including drug testing, background checks and vaccinations.

Hospital policy requires the following:

• Current TB vaccination

• Hepatitis B or positive titer

• MMR

• Varicella (Chicken Pox)

• Tetanus/Diptheria/Pertussis

• Influenza

• COVID 19

Course Syllabus

Program Uniform Information 

Required Class Materials:
• Laptop to bring to class everyday
• One 3-ring binder (3”)
• Composition Book
• One pocket sized/memo notebook
• A watch with a second hand
• Uniform - scrubs and closed toe shoes (slip-resistant/non-absorbent)

Instructor: Renee Langston ReneeL@spokaneschools.org