Medical Assistant
South Hills School of Business & Technology
State College, Pennsylvania
Associate
In Person
Program Details
Program Length
69.0 credits & 1,225 clock hours
Program Cost
$37,800
total
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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.
Cost Source
Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.
Program Source
Financial Outcomes
Median Earnings
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Median Debt
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The Medical Assistant Program at South Hills School of Business equips students with essential skills and knowledge for success in the health care sector.
Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative Skills: Competency in medical assistant administrative tasks
- Clinical Skills: Practice and demonstration of clinical skills
- Laboratory Skills: Competency in medical assistant laboratory procedures
- Foundational Knowledge: Covering medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and disease processes
- Aseptic Techniques: Proper aseptic techniques and diagnostic procedures
- Preparation for Certification: Ready for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam
- Employment Preparation: Skills for healthcare employment emphasizing maturity and responsibility
Program Features:
- Online/Hybrid Format: In-class requirement of 2 days per week
- Instructors with Healthcare Experience: Learn from experienced professionals
- Small Class Sizes: Individualized attention in small groups
- Curriculum Review: Updated annually by working medical professionals
- Internship: Mentored in-field internship experience
- Certification Preparation: Ready for the Certified Medical Assistant credential
- Job Placement Assistance: Support for job placement post-graduation
Graduates are eligible to take the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam through the American Association of Medical Assistants.
Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative Skills: Competency in medical assistant administrative tasks
- Clinical Skills: Practice and demonstration of clinical skills
- Laboratory Skills: Competency in medical assistant laboratory procedures
- Foundational Knowledge: Covering medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and disease processes
- Aseptic Techniques: Proper aseptic techniques and diagnostic procedures
- Preparation for Certification: Ready for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam
- Employment Preparation: Skills for healthcare employment emphasizing maturity and responsibility
Program Features:
- Online/Hybrid Format: In-class requirement of 2 days per week
- Instructors with Healthcare Experience: Learn from experienced professionals
- Small Class Sizes: Individualized attention in small groups
- Curriculum Review: Updated annually by working medical professionals
- Internship: Mentored in-field internship experience
- Certification Preparation: Ready for the Certified Medical Assistant credential
- Job Placement Assistance: Support for job placement post-graduation
Graduates are eligible to take the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam through the American Association of Medical Assistants.
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
South Hills School of Business & Technology is a career school with two locations in Pennsylvania that offers specialized associate degree programs in business, technology, healthcare, criminal justice, and graphic arts.
South Hills is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and has a strong focus on hands-on experience, small class sizes, and experienced instructors.
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