Medical Assisting/Medical Laboratory Assistant
South Piedmont Community College
Polkton, North Carolina
Diploma
Hybrid
Program Details
Program Length
2 semesters (about 8 months)
Program Cost
Not available
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Sources
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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Monthly
Median Debt
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Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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The Medical Assisting/Medical Laboratory Assistant Program equips students with a diverse set of skills essential for both administrative and clinical roles in health care. The program focuses on developing administrative abilities, clinical proficiency, interpersonal communication, professionalism, and technical competence.
Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative Abilities: Updating patient records, coding insurance forms, and scheduling appointments
- Clinical Proficiency: Taking medical histories, preparing patients for exams, and collecting laboratory specimens
- Interpersonal Communication: Effective communication with patients and addressing their concerns
- Professionalism: Adhering to legal and ethical boundaries in health care
- Technical Competence: Using Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR) systems for documenting patient information
Program Features:
- Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- Career Prospects in various medical specialties, outpatient care facilities, and physician offices
- Practical Experience through a clinical practicum in physician’s offices
- Certification as Certified Medical Assistants for enhanced employability
- Specialization Options with a focus on Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate within the Medical Assistant Diploma
Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative Abilities: Updating patient records, coding insurance forms, and scheduling appointments
- Clinical Proficiency: Taking medical histories, preparing patients for exams, and collecting laboratory specimens
- Interpersonal Communication: Effective communication with patients and addressing their concerns
- Professionalism: Adhering to legal and ethical boundaries in health care
- Technical Competence: Using Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR) systems for documenting patient information
Program Features:
- Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- Career Prospects in various medical specialties, outpatient care facilities, and physician offices
- Practical Experience through a clinical practicum in physician’s offices
- Certification as Certified Medical Assistants for enhanced employability
- Specialization Options with a focus on Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate within the Medical Assistant Diploma
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
South Piedmont Community College, located in Polkton, North Carolina, offers a range of academic programs, including associate degrees, diplomas and certificates. As part of the North Carolina Community College System, it provides education and training to support local workforce development. The college serves a diverse student body with opportunities for both traditional and non-traditional learners.
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