Medical Assisting Pathway, I-BEST
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Certificate Information and Schedule
- Certificate Length: 6 Quarters
- I-BEST Start Dates: Fall and Winter Quarters
The I-BEST Medical Assisting Pathway prepares students to complete the Medical Assisting AAS degree program in 8 quarters. The Medical Assisting pathway prepares students for high-demand medical offi
ce positions and provides foundational knowledge in patient care and clinical experience. Students learn medical office skills, medical terminology, medical law, billing and insurance coding skills, and office computer skills. The I-BEST Medical Assisting Pathway supports students who want to continue studying at LWTech to complete additional certificates and/or a Medical Assisting Associates (AAS) degree.
Learn more about LWTech's Medical Assisting program
I-BEST Medical Assisting Pathway Course Sequence
Quarter One: Fall
I-BEST MEDA 116 Medical Terminology
5 credits
I-BEST BTE 101 Computer Applications
2 credits
ABED 067 I-BEST Support Class
3 credits
IFAD 162 First Aid/CPR for Health Care Providers
1 credit
I-BEST ENGL Learning Community (if needed):
ENGL 093 Beginning English + PSYC&200 Lifespan Psychology
10 credits
Quarter Two: Winter
I-BEST BIOL&175 Human Biology with Lab
5 credits
I-BEST MEDA 115 Law and Ethics
3 credits
ABED 068 I-BEST Support Class
3 credits
MEDA 118 Examine Room and Patient Preparation
5 credits
MATH 087 Quantitative Literacy, depending on placement
5 credits
Quarter Three: Spring
I-BEST MEDA 121 Medical Office Skills and Electronic Records
5 credits
ABED 068 I-BEST Support Class
3 credits
MEDA 119 Intercultural Awareness in Health Care
3 credits
MEDA 139 Assist with Exam and Administer Medications
4 credits
MATH 098 Essentials of Intermediate Algebra, depending on placement
5 credits
Quarter Four: Summer
I-BEST MEDA 136 Coding/Billing/Insurance
5 credits
ABED 069 I-BEST Support Class
3 credits
MEDA 214 Disease Conditions and Community Health
3 credits
MEDA 125 Phlebotomy
5 credits
MATH&107 Math in Society
Quarter Five: Fall
I-BEST MEDA 140 Medical Reimbursement Systems
5 credits
MEDA 129 Pharmacology
5 credits
MEDA 212 Diagnostic Testing in Medical Office
4 credits
MEDA 220 Externship and Job Preparation
2 credits
ENGL 099 Intro to Essay Writing, if needed
5 credits
Quarter Six: Winter
MEDA 293 Externship Seminar
1 credit
MEDA 294 Medical Assistant Externship
6 credits
MEDA 296 Certified Medical Assistant Review
2 credits
ENGL&101 English Composition
5 credits
CMST&210 Interpersonal Communication
5 credits
To read course descriptions, see the online College Catalog page for Medical Assisting
Employment and Wages
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Current Job Openings in Washington
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- LWTech Hire Lions - Hire Lions is LWTech's online job search website. To use the site and sign-up for job alerts, create a free account. If you have questions about creating an account, you can contact Career Services.
- Indeed
- Monster
- Glassdoor
Contact an I-BEST Advisor
Ready to talk with an advisor about the I-BEST Medical Assisting Pathway? Want to learn more about options to help pay for I-BEST college classes? Request an appointment with an I-BEST advisor by submitting an appointment request form and an advisor will contact you as soon as possible.