Medical Assisting/Medical Laboratory Assistant

Program Description:

MEDICAL ASSISTANT – Application submission deadline is Nov. 9, 2018 for Spring 2019 and June 13, 2019 for Fall 2019

Medical assistants are multi-skilled health care professionals who are qualified to perform administrative, clinical and laboratory procedures. Graduates of SPCC’s CAAHEP-accredited Medical Assisting program may be eligible to sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants’ certification examination to become certified medical assistants.

The Medical Assisting program at SPCC is designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to pass the Medical Assistants’ certification examination.

Medical Assisting Diploma – (D45400) – Gainful Employment Disclosure

Course work emphasizes:

  • Human anatomy, physiology, and pathology
  • Medical terminology
  • Keyboarding and computer applications
  • Record keeping and accounting
  • Coding and insurance processing
  • Laboratory techniques
  • Clinical and diagnostic procedures
  • Pharmacology
  • Medication administration
  • First aid
  • Office practices
  • Patient relations
  • Medical law and ethics

DAY, EVENING & SATURDAY CLASSES OFFERED!

For a complete listing of pre-requisites, admission requirements, class listing, and estimated program cost click Medical Assisting Admissions Booklet (includes day and evening options) or Medical Laboratory Assistant Admissions Booklet (one semester program).

NOTE: Criteria is reviewed periodically and is subject to change.

Career Opportunities:
Medical assistant
Office laboratory technician
Practice manager
Insurance filing
Coding and billing
Ambulatory care center
Receptionist
File clerk/supervisor
Outpatient care
Nursing care facilities

South Piedmont offers AAMA Approved CEUs online! For a complete listing of classes offered and to register, visit: CMA CEUs

Medical Assisting Faculty & Staff:

Lori Laney
Program Director, Medical Assisting

 

 

 

 

Maile Nelson
Faculty, Medical Assisting/Medical Laboratory

 

 

 

 

Tara Carriker
Faculty, Medical Assisting

 

 

 

Alice Rada
Dean, Allied Health & Nursing