Medical Assisting
Associate of Science in Medical Assisting
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 Associate of Science in Medical Assisting program is devoted to a competency-based education with emphasis on the students’ mastery of clinical and administrative competencies. These competencies are validated through performance on tests, terminal performance objectives, and a clinical externship. Their training culminates in a required 200-hour, unpaid, supervised practicum at a local medical practice during their last quarter of study.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
The Associate of Science in 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, 25400 US Highway 19 North. Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763, Phone 727-210-2350, Email: mail@caahep.org
Prepare for Your Medical Assistant Career
Admission Requirements
Please see the South University academic catalog for program specific admissions requirements.Career Outlook
Graduates of the Associate of Science in Medical Assisting program are prepared to help the physician examine and treat patients, perform laboratory tests, and function as a crucial member of the healthcare team that shares the clinical and administrative responsibilities of operating a medical care facility. Some of the entry-level careers, in addition to Medical Assisting, include:
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Medical Office Management
- Electronic Medical Records
- Clinical lab assistant and Phlebotomist
Course Requirements
(must be taken concurrently with BIO1012 Anatomy and Physiology I Lab)
(must be taken concurrently with BIO1014 Anatomy and Physiology II Lab)
Outcomes
Graduates of the AS in Medical Assisting Program should be able to:
- Demonstrate the effective utilization of communication and inter-personal relationship skills.
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic math and science skills.
- Identify skills required to develop and maintain professionalism.
- Demonstrate knowledge of medical assisting administration procedures.
- Demonstrate knowledge of medical assisting clinical procedures.
- Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology principles.
- Demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology and its application.
- Demonstrate application of psychology principles.
- Demonstrate knowledge of medical law and ethics.
Program Statistics
South University, Savannah Campus: Medical Assisting Program
| Year | Retention >=60% |
Graduate Satisfaction >=80% |
Employer Satisfaction >=80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 94.12% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| 2016 | 94.12% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| 2015 | 85.19% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| 2014 | 76.47% | 94.44% | 100.00% |
| 2013 | 77.78% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| 5 year | 83.61% | 98.36% | 100.00% |
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