Medical Assistant Program
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, South Carolina
Certificate
Hybrid
Program Details
Program Length
38 credits (about 12.67 months)
Program Cost
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The Medical Assistant Program at Greenville Technical College equips students with essential clinical, administrative, communication, ethical, legal, cultural competence, and critical thinking skills.
Key Skills Taught:
- Clinical Skills: Vital signs, medical supplies, medications, patient screenings
- Administrative Skills: Scheduling, billing, coding, referrals, patient rights
- Communication: Patient and colleague interaction, advocacy, healthcare navigation
- Ethical and Legal Knowledge: Legal implications, ethical considerations, healthcare laws
- Cultural Competence: Cultural awareness for diverse patient populations
- Critical Thinking: Skills for academic and professional patient care
Program Features:
- Hands-On Training: Practical experience in physicians' offices
- Certification Preparation: Eligibility for Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential
- High Demand Career: Opportunities locally and nationally
- Accreditation: CAAHEP accredited, follows MAERB requirements
- Professional Development: Fosters professionalism, integrity, responsibility in students
Key Skills Taught:
- Clinical Skills: Vital signs, medical supplies, medications, patient screenings
- Administrative Skills: Scheduling, billing, coding, referrals, patient rights
- Communication: Patient and colleague interaction, advocacy, healthcare navigation
- Ethical and Legal Knowledge: Legal implications, ethical considerations, healthcare laws
- Cultural Competence: Cultural awareness for diverse patient populations
- Critical Thinking: Skills for academic and professional patient care
Program Features:
- Hands-On Training: Practical experience in physicians' offices
- Certification Preparation: Eligibility for Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential
- High Demand Career: Opportunities locally and nationally
- Accreditation: CAAHEP accredited, follows MAERB requirements
- Professional Development: Fosters professionalism, integrity, responsibility in students
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Greenville Technical College is a public community college located in Greenville, South Carolina.
Established in 1960, it began operation in September 1962 and has since grown into a thriving institution with multiple locations across Greenville County.
The college offers certificate, associate, and bachelor's degrees, serving a diverse student body of 4,005 undergraduates.
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