The Medical Assisting Program equips students with essential skills in clinical procedures, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, lab procedures, and medical office management. The inclusion of an externship provides practical experience in real-world settings.
Skills Taught:
- Clinical Procedures: Assisting practitioners in patient care, examination prep, and diagnostic testing
- Anatomy and Physiology: Study of body systems and human physiology
- Medical Terminology: Structure, pronunciation, and definitions of medical words
- Lab Procedures: Clinical chemistry, diagnostic testing, and specimen collection
- Medical Office Management: Daily operations, electronic health records, billing, and coding
- Externship: Practical experience in occupational settings
Program Features:
- Delivery Methods: On-campus and hybrid formats available
- Bilingual Format: Some campuses offer programs in English/Spanish
- Course Outlines: Breakdown of credit hours, clock hours, and course requirements
- General Education Courses: Well-rounded education with specialized training
- Distance Education: Online courses for flexible learning
- Student Support: Access to learning resources, technical services, and training
For more information on specific courses, admission requirements, and program outcomes, please refer to the program descriptions.
Skills Taught:
- Clinical Procedures: Assisting practitioners in patient care, examination prep, and diagnostic testing
- Anatomy and Physiology: Study of body systems and human physiology
- Medical Terminology: Structure, pronunciation, and definitions of medical words
- Lab Procedures: Clinical chemistry, diagnostic testing, and specimen collection
- Medical Office Management: Daily operations, electronic health records, billing, and coding
- Externship: Practical experience in occupational settings
Program Features:
- Delivery Methods: On-campus and hybrid formats available
- Bilingual Format: Some campuses offer programs in English/Spanish
- Course Outlines: Breakdown of credit hours, clock hours, and course requirements
- General Education Courses: Well-rounded education with specialized training
- Distance Education: Online courses for flexible learning
- Student Support: Access to learning resources, technical services, and training
For more information on specific courses, admission requirements, and program outcomes, please refer to the program descriptions.
The Medical Assistant Program at Southeastern College-Charlottle offers a comprehensive education for aspiring health care professionals. The program cost varies depending on the student's living situation. For students living off-campus with family, the tuition is $32,000. However, for those living off-campus without family, the tuition increases to $40,792. These costs are exclusive of any additional fees or expenses a student might incur during the course of their studies.
The program length for the Medical Assisting program at Southeastern College varies depending on the type of credential and campus location. Here are the program lengths for each option:
- Medical Assisting Certificate (Charlotte campus): 8 months for full-time students or 14 months for part-time students
- Medical Assisting Certificate (Charleston and Columbia campuses): 8 months for full-time students or 14 months for part-time students
- Medical Assisting Diploma (Miami Lakes and West Palm Beach campuses): 8 months for full-time students or 14 months for part-time students
- Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science Degree (Charleston and Columbia campuses): 16 months for full-time students or 22 months for part-time students
- Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science Degree (Charlotte campus): 16 months for full-time students or 22 months for part-time students
Please note that these program lengths are approximate and may vary depending on individual circumstances.
Southeastern College is a private institution of higher learning with campuses in Miami Lakes and West Palm Beach, Florida.
Southeastern College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and offers diplomas, associate, and bachelor's degrees.
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