ECPI University, the School of Health Science, Medical Careers Institute Medical Assisting Associate North Charleston, South Carolina

Students in the Medical Assisting program learn a range of clinical and administrative functions, medical terminology, phlebotomy, patient care, and certification preparation. The curriculum covers Medical Terminology, Medical Coding & Billing, Pharmacology, Ethics, Phlebotomy, Pathophysiology, and Medical Office Procedures, along with general education courses like Human Anatomy & Physiology, College Composition, and Introduction to Psychology. The program comprises 1,170 contact hours and offers online course options.

Key Skills Taught:
- Clinical and Administrative Functions
- Medical Terminology
- Phlebotomy and Laboratory Procedures
- Patient Care
- Certification Preparation

Program Outcomes:
- Critical Thinking
- Professional Competence
- Certification Eligibility
- Comprehensive Preparation

For more information, the program guide is available for download on the ECPI University website.

The Medical Assistant Program at ECPI University's School of Health Science, Medical Careers Institute, has a tuition structure based on the number of credits taken per semester. Full-time students taking 12-18 credits are charged a flat rate of $7,848 per semester. Students taking less than full-time, or 0-11.5 credits, are charged at a rate of $654 per credit. For those taking an overload of credits, or 19+ credits, there is an additional charge of $436 per credit on top of the full-time tuition cost. Please note, programs offered at the Northern Virginia campus incur an additional fee of $240 per semester.