San Antonio College Medical Assisting San Antonio, Texas

The Medical Assisting program equips students with a diverse skill set, covering administrative, computerized office management, and clinical procedures. Graduates are prepared for versatile roles in healthcare, particularly in physician's offices.

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Skills Taught:

• Administrative Procedures: manual scheduling, bookkeeping, maintaining medical records, and handling insurance claims
• Computerized Office Management: tasks within a computerized system, like scheduling, billing, collections, and managing electronic records
• Clinical Procedures: tasks such as EKGs, urinalysis, phlebotomy, injections, wound care, vital signs, and more

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Program Features:

• Comprehensive Curriculum offering Certificate Level II and an Associate of Applied Science degree
• Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
• Industry Recognition as the first accredited medical assisting program in the US
• Occupational Risks Awareness educating on hazards and workplace safety
• Credentialing Exam Preparation for national exams enhancing employability
• Job Placement Assistance ensuring successful workforce entry
• Personalized Instruction focusing on individualized training and practical experience
• Experienced Faculty guiding students with hands-on training and theoretical knowledge

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For further details, contact the program coordinators above.

The program length for the Medical Assistant Associate Degree is a 60-credit hours degree

San Antonio College (SAC) is a public community college located in San Antonio, Texas. 

 It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).