Certificate in Medical Assisting
Certificate in Medical Assisting
With the South College Certificate in Medical Assisting program, available in Asheville, Indianapolis, Knoxville, Atlanta, Pittsburgh and Nashville, you can learn how to be a medical assistant and begin pursuing professional opportunities in healthcare. Earn your Certificate in Medical Assisting at South College and start working toward tomorrow’s career today!
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Degree Features
Certificate in Medical Assisting
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Program Duration
9 months (full-time)
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Financial Aid
Available for qualified medical assistant program applicants
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Location
Earn your medical assisting certificate in Asheville, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, Knoxville, Atlanta, or Nashville
Financial Aid
Financial aid, offered through a variety of government, state, and local programs, grants, and scholarships—like Tennessee Promise, Tennessee Reconnect, South College Promise, and others—is available. To learn more about the financial aid options that could help you pursue a medical assisting certificate, contact us today.
Industry Outlook
A medical assistant’s role is far-reaching and vital to the successful day-to-day operations of many medical facilities, including hospitals, medical labs, outpatient clinics, and doctors’ offices. From office administration to laboratory testing and clinical work to medical billing and coding, medical assistants work closely with physicians to provide care to communities. At South College, our medical assisting certificate program is designed to help you enter the medical workforce as quickly as possible, putting you on the fast track to joining this exciting field.
Certificate in Medical Assisting
Program Overview
You’re organized, driven, and passionate about helping others. We’re passionate about helping you achieve your goals. A Certificate in Medical Assisting from South College can help equip you with the foundational knowledge and skills to excel in this rewarding healthcare field. This medical assisting program pairs online instruction with on-campus laboratory courses and on-the-job practicum observation and experience.
Our medical assisting certificate program is designed to prepare students for taking the exam to become a Certified Medical Assistant. Students who wish to do so can continue on toward a medical assisting associate degree, which can help to expand earning potential and career opportunities.
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Accreditation
Asheville
The Medical Assisting Certificate program offered at the Asheville campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Reaccreditation affirmation was awarded in August 2015 for a period not to exceed 10 years.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 9355 – 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775 727-210-2350 www.caahep.org
Atlanta
The South College Certificate in Medical Assisting program offered at the Atlanta campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (caahep.org) upon recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Initial accreditation was awarded in March 2022. The next evaluation of the program is scheduled to occur no later than Spring 2027.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 9355 – 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775 727-210-2350 www.caahep.org
Indianapolis
The South College Certificate in Medical Assisting program offered at the Indianapolis campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) (9355-113th St. N., #7709, Seminole, FL 33775, 727-210-2350, www.caahep.org) upon recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Initial accreditation was awarded in 2023 for a period of 5 years.
Knoxville
The South College Certificate in Medical Assisting program offered at the Knoxville campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Reaccreditation affirmation was awarded in September 2022 for a period not to exceed ten years.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 9355 – 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775 727-210-2350 www.caahep.org
Nashville
The South College Certificate in Medical Assisting program offered at the Nashville campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) (9355-113th St. N., #7709, Seminole, FL 33775, 727-210-2350, www.caahep.org) upon recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Initial accreditation was awarded in September 2021. The next evaluation of the program is scheduled to occur no later than Fall 2026.
Orlando
South College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award degrees at the doctorate, educational specialist, master’s, baccalaureate, and associate levels. South College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of South College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).