Medical Assisting

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Associate of Science in Medical Assisting

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Physicians rely on their medical assistants to perform a wide range of roles that include working with administrative staff to run a successful, efficient healthcare practice. In addition to a natural inclination to want to help others, medical assistants need specific technical training to be the most effective in this position.

If you’re organized and responsible, an Associate of Science degree in Medical Assisting from South University can you help you to achieve your career goals. Our program takes into account the many clinical and administrative duties required for this position, and we tailor our curriculum accordingly so that you can be successful in this important position.

Graduates are required to pass the national certification exam and obtain a state license in order to work in the field. (Exam names vary by program.) Please refer to the State Professional Licensure Determination and National Certification/Licensure section of the University catalog for additional information. South University cannot guarantee each graduate will pass the required licensure examinations. South University does not promise or guarantee licensure, employment, or salary amounts.

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Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

The South University Medical Assisting Programs on the Columbia and Savannah campuses are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP); 9355 - 113th Street North, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775, Email: mail@caahep.org.

The Associate of Science in Medical Assisting program offered at Montgomery and through South University’s online programs is not accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org).

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Columbia, SC Online Savannah, GA

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We're committed to helping our graduates make an impact in their professional and personal lives. We applaud our alumni and the difference they make. Check out what some of our healthcare graduates have to say.

Elizabeth Tran

Class of '22

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“South University definitely challenged me in the clinical setting and the classroom. At first, you learn everything in the classroom. Then you get to apply those things in the clinical setting.”

Demitrius Archie

Class of '20

Master of Healthcare Administration-South University, Online Programs

“I was the first in my family to go into the military, and the first person of my siblings to graduate with a degree.”

Helen Ramirez

Class of '19

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, South University, Richmond

“One thing I love about the PA program here is that it's small and really intimate. You know all of your professors and classmates extremely well. You spend a lot of time together throughout the 27 months you're in the program.”

Allyson Obluck

Class of '17

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“I wanted to make a difference and I knew occupational therapy was a hands-on way to improve quality of life for many people. My professors always made the effort to ensure that I understood the material and were constantly encouraging me to be better and do better. All of my experiences throughout my clinical rotations challenged me to think outside the box and to trust my instincts.”

Jason Miller

Class of '17

Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapy Assistant

“South University pushed me hard - to the limits of my mental capacity - and that brought out the best in me.”