Medical Assisting
Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg, South Carolina
Diploma
In Person
Program Details
Program Length
64 academic weeks (about 16 months)
Program Cost
Not available
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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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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 Program focuses on equipping students with essential skills for diverse roles in health care settings. Students learn clinical procedures, administrative principles, medical asepsis, patient education, legal and ethical standards, and professional communication skills.
Key Skills Taught:
- Operate as a multi-skilled medical assistant
- Perform clinical responsibilities and procedures
- Apply administrative principles within the medical office
- Define the concept of medical asepsis
- Facilitate and/or assist with patient education
- Operate within legal and ethical standards of the medical profession
- Practice professional oral and written communication skills
Features Offered by the Program:
- Practical Experience through clinical rotations
- Professional Opportunities in various medical settings
- Accreditation by CAAHEP for quality education
- Aligned with the Health Sciences career cluster
- Clear Program Learning Outcomes
- Specific Prerequisites and Course Requirements
- Information Sessions for prospective students
Key Skills Taught:
- Operate as a multi-skilled medical assistant
- Perform clinical responsibilities and procedures
- Apply administrative principles within the medical office
- Define the concept of medical asepsis
- Facilitate and/or assist with patient education
- Operate within legal and ethical standards of the medical profession
- Practice professional oral and written communication skills
Features Offered by the Program:
- Practical Experience through clinical rotations
- Professional Opportunities in various medical settings
- Accreditation by CAAHEP for quality education
- Aligned with the Health Sciences career cluster
- Clear Program Learning Outcomes
- Specific Prerequisites and Course Requirements
- Information Sessions for prospective students
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Spartanburg Community College is a public institution located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, with a total enrollment of 4,108 students.
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