BCC med assistant courses available fully online

Medical Assistants are vital to the operation of any medical facility and now people wanting to pursue a career in this exciting field can now do so completely online through Barton Community College and complete their clinical work at local medical facilities in their area.

There is an associate degree option as well as a certificate option and textbooks are offered at a low cost for this program.

Medical assistants perform important tasks:

• Record patient history and personal information

• Measure vital signs, such as blood pressure

• Help physicians with patient examinations

• Give patients

Barton’s Medical Assistant courses are comprised of general education, administrative, and clinical courses. During the final semester, students will also complete an internship in an ambulatory health-care setting. Also, students in both the AAS program and certificate program are eligible to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam, from the NHA National Health Careers Association, given during or after their last patient care class.

Hutchinson Clinic among first in Kansas to offer elite new technology

The Hutchinson Clinic announces the newest technology to be offered to their patients. A State-of-the-Art

Digital Positron Emission Computed Tomography Scanner, or PET/CT scanner was recently delivered and installed. This new PET/CT scanner improves the quality of images, dramatically enhancing the ability to detect lesions and monitor lesions, allowing providers to chart the best treatment course for their patients.

The ability to combine revolutionary technology with an enhanced patient experience was the key factor in the decision to embark on this extraordinary upgrade. The PET/CT scanner from Canon offers a wider patient couch and a low minimum bed height, making navigation on and off the scanner bed much safer and easier when assistance is needed. It also offers a wider scan opening to create a more open and comfortable environment. This new PET/CT scanner’s faster scan time drastically reduces the time a patient spends inside the machine.

When asked about how this new technology option impacts not just Hutchinson, but all of Kansas, Dr. Fadi Estephan, Oncologist for the Hutchinson Clinic said “This is another example of the Hutchinson Clinic delivering stateof-the-art services, to all of Kansas, that are on the forefront of healthcare and technology for the past 63 years. “

This advanced imaging is available immediately for patients. The new PET/ CT scanner is located on the lower level of the main Hutchinson Clinic Campus at 2101 N. Waldron in Hutchinson. Providers from across the state are encouraged to contact the Hutchinson Clinic to schedule with the Radiology department.

The Hutchinson Clinic is a multispecialty network of providers. Options include Primary Care, Walkin Care, and extensive specialty care. For more information, visit www. hutchclinic.com or call 620-669-2500.