Medical Assisting
The program cost may vary depending on factors such as where you live, how many transfer credits you have and whether you're eligible for financial aid.
Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.
Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Skills Taught:
- Clinical Skills: Patient preparation, vital signs, medical histories, office lab procedures, electrocardiograms, and patient instruction
- Clerical Skills: Patient screening, medical records, transcription, phone calls, data entry, insurance claims, and patient accounts
- Medical Office Management: Principles of banking, accounting, billing, and office management
- Medical Terminology: Study of medical terms with a focus on spelling, definition, and pronunciation
- Basic Medical Laboratory Techniques: Specimen collection, hematology, and body fluid procedures
Program Features:
- Clinical Experiences: Externships in outpatient settings for hands-on experience
- Certification Preparation: Training for CMA or RMA exams
- Career Articulation: Pathways to other health care professions
- Accreditation: CAAHEP-accredited program
- Occupational Safety Training: Education on workplace safety in medical assisting
Outcomes:
- Job Placement Rate: 91.67% placement rate for 2020 graduates
- Exam Pass Rate: 100% pass rate for CMA or RMA exams
Midlands Technical College, located in West Columbia, South Carolina, is a public two-year institution offering a variety of programs including associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. The college provides education and training in fields such as healthcare, information technology, and business, aiming to meet the workforce needs of the community. Midlands Technical College also offers transfer opportunities for students planning to continue their education at four-year universities.
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