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South University, Columbia Medical Assisting Associate of Science Degree Program

Medical Assisting programs offered at South University—columbia

Program Information

Are you looking for medical assisting associate’s degree programs in the Columbia area? Consider South University, Columbia. The Associate of Science (AS) in Medical Assisting degree program at South University’s Columbia campus in Columbia, South Carolina, is devoted to competency-based medical assistant training with emphasis on your mastery of clinical and administrative competencies. These competencies are validated through performance on tests, terminal performance objectives, and a clinical externship.

Medical assistants are multi-skilled allied health professionals who perform a wide range of roles in physicians’ offices, clinics, and other healthcare settings. They are proficient in a multitude of clinical and administrative tasks and are widely viewed by doctors as vital members of the healthcare delivery team.

The Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB), Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, 727.210.2350.

End your search today for medical assisting associate’s degree programs in the Columbia area with South University, Columbia.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the AS in Medical Assisting program are prepared to help a physician examine and treat patients, perform laboratory tests, and function as a crucial member of the team that shares the administrative responsibilities of operating a medical care facility.

Some entry-level careers include:

  • billing and coding

  • medical transcription

  • medical computer programming

  • office management

Accreditation Information

The Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB), Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, 727-210-2350.

Tuition Data for this program at South University, Columbia, SC

Below is the current tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change.

Books & Digital Resources$3200
Program Fees$175
Room & Board$0
Tuition$43160

The financial aid office uses an estimate of direct and indirect costs to determine how much financial aid a student may be eligible for. Direct costs include tuition, fees, some books and supplies, and institutional housing. Indirect costs include estimates of other living expenses, transportation and personal expenses. Housing costs may be considered direct or indirect. Examples of the costs of attendance estimates used can be found by clicking here.

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This program is available at the following campus locations:

Columbia, SC

  • Medical Assisting (AS)

Montgomery, AL

Savannah, GA

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