Stanly Community College Medical Assisting Locust, North Carolina

The program length for the Medical Assisting program at Stanly Community College varies depending on the type of student and the specific curriculum. 

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For full-time students in the Medical Assisting program, the time to complete is as follows:

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• Option 1: 21 classes, 5 semesters, 2 years
• Option 2: 15 classes, 3 semesters, 1 year
• Option 3: 7 classes, 2 semesters, 1 year

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There are also options for students who only need to complete the general education requirements:

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• Option 1: 8 classes
• Option 2: 4 classes
• Option 3: 2 classes

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Please note that the specific skills learned in the program include appointment scheduling, coding, insurance processing, billing, collections, computer operations, examination and treatment practices, laboratory procedures, electrocardiography, medication administration, and ethical and legal issues.

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For more information about the program, you can refer to the college catalog or contact the success coaches for academic advising.

Stanly Community College (SCC) is a public community college in Albemarle, North Carolina. Established in 1971, the college is part of the North Carolina Community College System.