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Certificate in Medical Assisting Specialist/ Nursing Assistant Articulated

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What You’ll Learn

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. Nursing Assistants are trained caregivers who work directly with patients and nurses at hospitals and other patient-care facilities.

This program is designed for completion in 12 months of full-time enrollment and delivered in a hybrid format. Program goals for students include:

  • Cognitive (knowledge): The establishment of a firm healthcare knowledge base, including general patient care, medical office routines and entry-level competencies in fundamental concepts, theories, practices and procedures
  • Psychomotor (skills): The development of clerical/administrative, clinical, and technical/laboratory skills required of Nursing Assistants and Medical Assistants as applicable to the needs of the community
  • Affective (behavior): The growth of students into competent professionals who will demonstrate superior ethical, moral and legal integrity
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What can I do with a Certificate in Medical Assisting Specialist/Nursing Assistant Articulated?

As you work toward your future professional goals, review related information at the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Keys to Success

Students in the Certificate in Medical Assisting Specialist/Nursing Assistant Articulated program must think critically, communicate effectively with classmates, faculty, patients and medical professionals, and commit to lifelong learning. Class participation and time management are very important as assignments must be completed on schedule. Medical Assistants and Nursing Assistants are required to help others as part of a team supporting physicians, so students must work well collaboratively and conduct themselves professionally.

South College finds practicum placements for students where they can enjoy real-world applications of their classroom skills. Our experienced team of educators is invested in the success of every student, which is why instructor assistance and tutoring services are available as needed.

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Accreditation or Approval

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, as well as certificates. 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, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

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Consumer Information

Amounts for tuition, fees, books, and supplies are subject to change. South College follows the required methodology provided by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission for the reporting of employment information for graduates. This information is compiled on an annual basis and submitted to the Commission by October 15 each year for graduates during the most recently completed reporting year (July 1-June 30). For more detailed information related to the calculation of graduate employment rates, please click here.

*The career options listed above are a small sample of potential job titles, and are not meant to be comprehensive. Students may or may not find employment in these positions. Job growth statistics are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2014–2024 projections. Note that the Bureau does not publish estimates for all job titles, so in some cases these numbers are an approximation based on similar job titles.

Success At South College

Shawn Domm

I chose South College because it came highly recommended from mentors of mine, the faculty is second to none, and the program fits my ever-changing lifestyle. I also chose it because of the flexibility. My wife is still serving in the United States Air Force on Active Duty, and this means that we move when they tell us to move.

- Shawn Domm, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Elizabeth Ferichs

One of the major reasons I chose South College was for the smaller class sizes. It allows more one-on-one time between students and professors, which enhances the learning experience for me.

- Elizabeth Frerichs, Bachelor of Science in Health Science
Adam Hatcher

I went to college originally straight out of high school with the intent of majoring in musical performance with a concentration in theoretical studies. I was not prepared to for college at that point, so I decided to gain some experience and maturity by joining the work force full-time. After working for 10 years, I felt it was time to try school again.

- Adam Hatcher, Bachelor of Business Administration
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