South University  
 
Medical Assisting - Associate of Science (Savannah, GA; Columbia, SC)
The Medical Assisting program at South University is the first step toward a career of delivering healthcare treatment as a core member of the medical team. The program is devoted to providing the complete education and experience necessary to work efficiently and effectively in an entry-level position in the medical environment. The curriculum places emphasis on the students' mastery of clinical and administrative skills, and the program is reinforced by a 200-hour, unpaid clinical externship in a medical office where students practice the skills and knowledge learned in the classroom.
Graduates of this 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.
The Major Curriculum consists of:
- Anatomy & Physiology with Lab
- Pathophysiology
- Medical Terminology
- Clinical Competencies
- Clinical Laboratory Competencies
- Medical Office Procedures
- Medical Office Insurance and Coding
- Computers in the Medical Office
- Externship
South University is accredited by The Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) on recommendation by the Committee on Accreditation for Medical Assistant Education. |
