Associate of Science in Medical Assisting
South University
Columbia, South Carolina
Associate
Online
Program Details
Program Length
92 credits (about 30.67 months)
Program Cost
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The program equips students with essential skills for medical assisting, emphasizing communication, medical knowledge, professionalism, administrative and clinical procedures, psychology principles, and ethics and law.
Key Skills Taught:
- Communication Skills
- Medical Knowledge
- Professionalism
- Administrative Procedures
- Clinical Procedures
- Psychology Principles
- Ethics and Law
Program Features:
- Competency-Based Education focusing on clinical and administrative competencies
- 160-hour supervised practicum at a local medical practice
- Technical Standards for physical and behavioral requirements
- Career Opportunities in Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Office Management, and Clinical Lab Assistant
- Program at South University's Columbia campus has had a 66.67% average pass rate on credentialing exams in the last 5 years
Note: Online program availability varies by state; consult an admissions representative for details.
Key Skills Taught:
- Communication Skills
- Medical Knowledge
- Professionalism
- Administrative Procedures
- Clinical Procedures
- Psychology Principles
- Ethics and Law
Program Features:
- Competency-Based Education focusing on clinical and administrative competencies
- 160-hour supervised practicum at a local medical practice
- Technical Standards for physical and behavioral requirements
- Career Opportunities in Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Office Management, and Clinical Lab Assistant
- Program at South University's Columbia campus has had a 66.67% average pass rate on credentialing exams in the last 5 years
Note: Online program availability varies by state; consult an admissions representative for details.
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
South University is a for-profit institution with campuses across the United States, including Austin, Texas, and Round Rock, Texas.
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