Medical Assisting

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.

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

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

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.