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Medical Assisting

What is a Medical Assistant?

Medical assistants work in medical offices and clinics to assist physicians, typically in outpatient or ambulatory care. They are instrumental in the field of patient care, making patients feel at ease and helping them understand the physician’s instructions.  

As a Medical Assistant, you can expect to arrange appointments, medical records, insurance forms, and lab services for your patients behind the scenes. Alongside the physicians in your office, you will help explain treatments, prepare patients for their exams, administer medications, draw blood, and remove sutures and dress wounds.  

Whichever path you choose, South College is here to provide you with the quality education and personalized attention you need to prepare for your career in medical assisting. Request information now or learn more about our programs below.

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PROGRAMS AVAILABLE

  • Certificate in Medical Assisting

    • South College Asheville, South College Atlanta, South College Indianapolis, South College Knoxville, South College Nashville, South College Pittsburgh
    • The Certificate in Medical Assisting program is designed to include instruction to build knowledge and skills to perform medical office administrative and clinical tasks, manage emergency situations, communicate effectively, and provide instruction to patients. The certificate program pairs online instruction with on campus laboratory courses and on-the-job practicum experience.

  • Certificate in Medical Assisting Specialist

    • South College Orlando
    • The Certificate in Medical Assistant Specialist program is designed to include instruction to build knowledge and skills to perform medical office administrative and clinical tasks, manage emergency situations, communicate effectively, and provide instruction to patients. The certificate program pairs online instruction with on campus laboratory courses and on-the-job practicum experience.

  • Certificate in Medical Assisting Specialist/Nursing Assistant Articulated

    • South College Knoxville, South College Nashville, South College Orlando
    • The Certificate in Medical Assisting Specialist/Nursing Assistant Articulated program is designed to prepare graduates who wish to gain credentials as both a Medical Assistant and a Nursing Assistant. Medical Assistants are multi-skilled healthcare professionals who perform administrative and clinical tasks, manage emergency situations, communicate effectively and provide instruction to patients.

  • Associate of Science in Medical Assisting

    • South College Asheville, South College Atlanta, South College Indianapolis, South College Knoxville, South College Nashville, South College Pittsburgh
    • An Associate of Science in Medical Assisting will prepare you to work in a medical office, assisting practitioners with examining and treating patients, performing laboratory testing, and providing administrative support.

  • Associate of Science in Medical Assisting Advanced

    • South College Orlando
    • An Associate of Science in Medical Assisting will prepare you to work in a medical office, assisting practitioners with examining and treating patients, performing laboratory testing, and providing administrative support.
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