Work to build the skills you need to assist practitioners with examining and treating patients, performing lab testing, and providing essential administrative support in medical settings with South College’s medical assisting and phlebotomy technician programs.
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Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy Technician Programs
South College Orlando
Program Information
Associate of Science in Medical Assisting Advanced
In South College’s Associate of Science in Medical Assisting Advanced program, you’ll work to learn how to perform select lab testing, assist practitioners with examining and treating patients, and provide essential administrative support in medical settings.
In your courses, you’ll study human anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical terminology, pharmacology, and more. You’ll learn about clinical and lab procedures, as well as common medical office routines. In addition to classroom instruction, you’ll get practical hands-on training in our campus labs and gain 180 hours of field experience in a real medical facility through completion of a practicum.
Develop essential skills in:
- Medical lab and clinical procedures
- Pharmacology
- Front office procedures
- Medical insurance and coding
- Professional communication
Certificate in Phlebotomy Technician
The 3-month Certificate in Phlebotomy Technician program at South College is designed to prepare you with basic knowledge and skills in collecting blood and non-blood specimens for lab analysis. Upon successfully completing this 1-course certificate program, you will be eligible to sit for the national phlebotomy technician certification examination.
Develop essential skills in:
- Specimen collection and processing
- Safety and infection control
- Quality assurance
- Patient relations
- Anatomy
- Professional conduct and ethics
South College
Orlando, FL
Explore healthcare education at South College in Orlando, FL. Our campus is situated just off of I-4, not far from Sea World. Our practical, career-focused approach to education is designed to teach you relevant skills and equip you to make a meaningful impact on your community and the professional field of your choosing. To help you succeed, our experienced faculty and staff provide one-on-one attention and mentorship and our facilities feature modern equipment and labs.
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Accreditation
South College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award degrees at the doctorate, educational specialist, master’s, baccalaureate, and associate levels. South College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of South College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
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