Medical Assisting - Southeast Community College Area

Medical Assisting from Southeast Community College Area is a Campus Certificate Health Aide degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Overview The Medical Assisting Program may be completed in four or six quarters. However, there is an option to complete the program in six quarters. Students are on campus participating in lecture and lab courses during three of the four quarters. The last quarter involves the unique opportunity for students to demonstrate the skills they have learned in an actual physician's office. All tuition, fees, books, uniforms, required equipment, and related costs are the responsibility of the student. SCC?s Medical Assisting Program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board. Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 1361 Park St., Clearwater, FL 33756, 727-210-2350. Upon successful completion of the Program, the student will be awarded a diploma.SCC has an articulation agreement with Central Community College to complete an Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Assisting. Mission The mission of SCC?s Medical Assisting Program is to offer a broad foundation in basic medical assisting skills, including an opportunity for practical experience in the physician?s office. The Medical Assisting student will have the opportunity to acquire this knowledge and become competent in the various required skills under the guidance and supervision of qualified instructors. Job Outlook Medical Assisting is projected to have a 35.4 percent growth in employment. Job opportunities should be excellent, particularly for those with formal training and certification. Prepare to enter one of the nation?s fastest growing professions. Graduates report an average starting salary of $11.05 an hour, with a high salary of 12.50 per hour. View more details on Southeast Community College Area . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Aide courses.