Medical Assistant - Certificate
Mt Hood Community College
A medical assistant (MA) supports doctors with the care of patients in a health care setting. They may show patients to the exam room, take vital signs, and check height and weight. MAs will ask about symptoms and health concerns and pass that information on to the doctor. MAs try to help patients feel at ease in the office and may explain the doctor's instructions. MAs perform both clinical (medical) duties and administrative (office) duties.
Credits
38 credits
Format
In-Person
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