Medical Assisting - South College - Knoxville

Medical Assisting from South College - Knoxville is a Campus Associate Health Aide degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Mission/Purpose In keeping with the mission of the college, the mission of the Medical Assisting program at South College is to provide a quality education which prepares competent and compassionate graduates, well-qualified to meet the professional, ethical, and intellectual demands of functioning as members of the health care delivery team in an ambulatory care setting. The program seeks to: Establish a firm base of knowledge in general education, medical science, and medical office routines which provides entry-level competencies in the fundamental concepts and theories applicable to medical assisting practices and procedures. Engender the development of skills in clerical/administrative, clinical , and laboratory/technical areas pertinent to entry-level competencies of a medical assistant and the needs of the community and employment market. Foster the growth of students into competent medical assisting professionals who will demonstrate superior principles of legal, ethical, and moral integrity. Expect and provide for the continued professional development of the medical assisting faculty to assure excellence in the program?s curriculum. Role of the Medical Assistant in Health Care Delivery Medical Assistants are multi-skilled health professionals specifically educated to work in ambulatory settings performing administrative and clinical duties. The practice of medical assisting directly influences the public?s health and well-being, and requires mastery of a complex body of knowledge and specialized skills requir?ing both formal education and practical experience. The Medical Assisting pro?gram is established based upon the CAAHEP Standards and Guidelines for Medical Assisting Educational Programs (2008 Revision) which emphasizes com?petency-based skills, as well as general knowledge. Student competencies are val?idated through performance on written and practical exams, skills performance assessments, and a clinical practicum. Graduates of the program are prepared to assist physicians in examining and treating patients, performing laboratory test?ing, and managing the administrative and clinical responsibilities associated with efficient physician office operations. The curriculum does not train for employ?ment in medical laboratories either in the state of Tennessee or any other state. View more details on South College - Knoxville, TN . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Aide courses.