Medical Assistant
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.
Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.
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Key Skills Taught:
- Interpersonal Skills: Effective communication with patients and healthcare professionals
- Technical Skills: Vital signs assessment, blood draws, injections, and other clinical procedures
- Analytical Skills: Understanding medical records, insurance billing coding, and appointment scheduling
- Detail-oriented: Emphasis on accuracy in clinical tasks and medical record maintenance
Program Features:
- Accreditation: Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- Part-Time Evening Option: Evening classes available for flexible scheduling
- Location: Offered in Huron, South Dakota, in partnership with the Huron Regional Medical Center
- Affordability: Ranked as the most affordable Medical Assisting program for 2020-2021
- Learning Environment: High-tech Sullivan Health Science Center with blended online learning and on-campus lab instruction
- Job Placement Rate: 100% job placement rate for the 2022 graduate cohort
- Career Opportunities: Employment prospects in hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and outpatient care centers in Sioux Falls and beyond.
Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, offers a variety of two-year degree programs focused on practical and technical skills across multiple industries. The institution emphasizes hands-on learning and career readiness, providing students with resources and training to enter the workforce directly after graduation. With a commitment to affordability and accessibility, the college serves the region by equipping graduates with the necessary skills to meet local and national employment demands.
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