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Medical Assistant Phlebotomy Certificate
Medical Assistant Phlebotomy Certificate
at Green River College
Seattle Catalog
This certificate meets the training requirements to apply for the Washington State Department of Health Medical Assistant Phlebotomy certificate. This certificate provides basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, ethical, legal, and regulatory issues, safety measures, infection control, special collections, and how to avoid errors to become successful in the collection and transfer of blood specimens in our current industry. Skills and techniques acquired in this certificate are veni and capillary blood collections, EKG, and vital signs. BLS and HIV/AIDS certificates are acquired. A minimum grade of 2.5 or higher is required in each course.
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Medical Assistants
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
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Admissions
- Must be at least 18 years old Valid photo ID (driver’s license or any state-issued photo ID)
- Must complete the Background Attestation Form
- College Success Assessment score of 72 or higher, or CASAS Assessment score of 236 or higher
- Uniform, textbook, and class supplies
- Liability Insurance is required for participation in the program