Medical Assisting
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, Georgia
Diploma
In Person
Program Details
Program Length
5 semesters (about 20 months)
Program Cost
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The Medical Assisting Program equips students with essential skills to perform administrative and clinical tasks in various medical settings, preparing them for diverse roles in health care.
Skills Taught:
- Performing administrative and clinical tasks in medical offices
- Handling both administrative and clinical duties in small practices
- Specializing in specific areas in large practices
- Interacting with others and managing multiple responsibilities
- Working full-time in a 40-hour week with potential for part-time, evening, or weekend shifts
Program Features:
- Prepares students for work in physicians' offices, podiatrists', chiropractors', and other health practitioners' offices
- Expected job growth of 34% by 2018 due to health care industry expansion
- Increasing demand for support personnel, especially medical assistants
- Opportunities for formal training or certification as medical assistants
- Competitive admissions criteria for the program
- Fall semester start with applications accepted starting April 1
- Offered within the Health Science Programs with specific deadlines for applications
- Various academic success resources available for students
- Opportunities for scholarships through STC
- Diverse options for specialized learning such as online courses and continuing education
For more information on the Medical Assisting Diploma program, visit this link.
Skills Taught:
- Performing administrative and clinical tasks in medical offices
- Handling both administrative and clinical duties in small practices
- Specializing in specific areas in large practices
- Interacting with others and managing multiple responsibilities
- Working full-time in a 40-hour week with potential for part-time, evening, or weekend shifts
Program Features:
- Prepares students for work in physicians' offices, podiatrists', chiropractors', and other health practitioners' offices
- Expected job growth of 34% by 2018 due to health care industry expansion
- Increasing demand for support personnel, especially medical assistants
- Opportunities for formal training or certification as medical assistants
- Competitive admissions criteria for the program
- Fall semester start with applications accepted starting April 1
- Offered within the Health Science Programs with specific deadlines for applications
- Various academic success resources available for students
- Opportunities for scholarships through STC
- Diverse options for specialized learning such as online courses and continuing education
For more information on the Medical Assisting Diploma program, visit this link.
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Savannah Technical College, located in Savannah, Georgia, is a public institution providing career-focused education and training. It offers a variety of certificate and associate degree programs designed to equip students with practical skills for the workforce. The college also emphasizes community engagement and workforce development initiatives.
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