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 degree.
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Medical Assisting Degree
South College Pittsburgh
Program Information
Certificate in Medical Assisting
Focus on how to perform valuable administrative and clinical tasks in our Medical Assisting certificate program. In our courses, you’ll study human anatomy, physiology, pathology, clinical and lab procedures, medical terminology, pharmacology, and more. You’ll take online classes, as well as get practical hands-on training in our on-campus labs.
You’ll also gain 180 hours of 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
Associate of Science in Medical Assisting
In our 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
South College
Pittsburgh, PA
South College opened the Pittsburgh campus facility for students in 2022. Located in Cranberry Township just off I-79, our new facility hosts modern classes and labs, library resources, and much more.
To help you succeed, our friendly and experienced instructors and staff offer personal attention and mentorship to every student. We also understand the importance of convenience and flexibility, with opportunities for students to take select courses online or on campus. Take the next step today by requesting information about the South College Pittsburgh campus.
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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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