HLTH5800 - Medical Assisting

Leeward Community College - OCEWD

Course Description

Finding employment in healthcare can be difficult if you don’t have training or experience. Leeward CC now offers a Medical
Assisting Program designed to get you started, and features preparation/ testing fees for multiple credentials to give you a
well-rounded skillset. Our standards are aligned with national certifications and our evening/weekend schedule is made to
accommodate those who may be working or going to school during the day.

As a Medical Assistant you may pursue a rewarding career in a number of settings, including: family and internal
medicine clinics, hospitals, pain centers, and a variety of specialty areas.

This is a 784 hours course in medical assisting that includes basic skills and knowledge for entry level employment.

Course Outline

Leeward CC's Medical Assisting Program is designed to get you started in the healthcare field, and features preparation/ testing fees for multiple credentials to give you a well-rounded skillset. As a Medical Assistant you may pursue a rewarding career in a number of settings, including: family and internal medicine clinics, hospitals, pain centers, and a variety of specialty areas.

Learner Outcomes

The graduate of this course is able to:

Apply entry-level medical assisting skills and knowledge at a medical facility.
Use appropriate medical terminology while engaging in patient care.
Provide patient care and coordination of services.
Communicate appropriately and effectively with patient and co-workers.

Notes

Patrick Leddy
Workforce Development Coordinator
psleddy@hawaii.edu

For assistance call our office at 455-0477.

Prerequisites

High School Completion
SAT/ACT 11th grade level math and reading or college transcript
Basic computer skills
Completed Leeward CC Physical Examination Clearance Form.
Proof of 2-Step TB test completed within the last six months.
Proof of MMR vaccination (titer is acceptable).
Proof of Hep B series vaccination (titer is acceptable).
Copy of you photo ID
Current Criminal Abstract (https://ecrim.ehawaii.gov) (abstract needs to be submitted within 30 days of issuance).