ECPI University, the School of Health Science, Medical Careers Institute Medical Assisting Associate Columbia, South Carolina

The Medical Assisting program equips students with essential skills in clinical and administrative functions, medical terminology, phlebotomy, patient care, and certification preparation. Graduates develop critical thinking abilities, professional competence, eligibility for certification exams, and comprehensive readiness for medical assisting roles. The curriculum covers topics like Medical Terminology, Medical Coding & Billing, Pharmacology, and more, with general education courses in Human Anatomy & Physiology, College Composition, and Introduction to Psychology. The program comprises 1,170 contact hours, including online course options. For more information, access the program guide on the ECPI University website.

The program length for the Medical Assisting Associate program at ECPI University is 15 months.

The School of Health Science, Medical Careers Institute, at ECPI University offers a range of programs in health sciences, including Master's, Bachelor's, and Associate's degrees in Nursing, as well as other health-related fields.