Sampson Community College Medical Assisting Clinton, North Carolina

The Medical Assisting Program at Sampson Community College provides students with a comprehensive curriculum covering administrative, clinical, communication, medical knowledge, emergency response, and professionalism skills to excel in health care settings.

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Key Skills Taught:

• Administrative Skills including scheduling, billing, insurance processing, and computer operations
• Clinical Skills such as laboratory procedures, electrocardiography, and medication administration
• Communication with patients, coworkers, and employers
• Medical Knowledge encompassing medical terms, anatomy, physiology, and office procedures
• Emergency Response for handling medical emergencies and providing first aid
• Professionalism by adhering to legal and ethical standards

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Program Features:

• Accredited by CAAHEP
• 240-hour Clinical Practicum for practical experience
• High job placement rate for 2021 graduates
• Eligibility for the American Association of Medical Assistants’ Certification Examination
• Focus on professional behavior, effective communication, and entry-level duties
• Technical Standards for critical thinking, interpersonal skills, mobility, and motor skills

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For more information, contact Ma'Ishia Weeks, Administrative Assistant for Health Programs, at (910) 900-4013 or Misti Wood, CMA (AAMA), Program Director of Medical Assisting, at (910) 900-4078.

The program length options for the Medical Assisting Diploma program at Sampson Community College is 40 credit hours.