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Medical Assisting (CERT)

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Professional ServicesEnsign CollegeCERT - Certificate

There are four kinds of student learning outcomes associated with this program.

  1. Institutional Learning Outcomes or College-Wide Capabilities (CWC)

  2. General Education Learning Outcomes

  3. Religion Learning Outcomes

  4. Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)

Student learning journeys for general education and religion learning outcomes can be found on their dedicated catalog pages. Program learning outcomes outline the designed learning process for students as they progress through the program requirements and achieve the desired objectives. This learning journey should inform decisions related to the order in which students complete required courses and graduation plans.

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PLO 1: Complete all CAAHEP Psychomotor and Affective competencies at 100% proficiency

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PLO 2: Complete all CAAHEP Cognitive competencies

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PLO 3: Demonstrate an understanding of basic anatomy, physiology, and disease processes of the human body

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PLO 4: Identify, understand and apply the major principles of pharmacology used by allied health professionals

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PLO 5: Describe legal and regulatory frameworks of healthcare using basic knowledge of law and ethics as they relate to the Medical Assistant

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PLO 6: Demonstrate understanding of medical coding diagnoses and procedures for the medical office

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PLO 7: Effectively engage in written and oral communication as demonstrated through charting and communication with patients and other health professionals