The Medical Assisting program equips students with a diverse skill set, covering administrative, computerized office management, and clinical procedures. Graduates are prepared for versatile roles in healthcare, particularly in physician's offices.
Skills Taught:
- Administrative Procedures: manual scheduling, bookkeeping, maintaining medical records, and handling insurance claims
- Computerized Office Management: tasks within a computerized system, like scheduling, billing, collections, and managing electronic records
- Clinical Procedures: tasks such as EKGs, urinalysis, phlebotomy, injections, wound care, vital signs, and more
Program Features:
- Comprehensive Curriculum offering Certificate Level II and an Associate of Applied Science degree
- Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- Industry Recognition as the first accredited medical assisting program in the US
- Occupational Risks Awareness educating on hazards and workplace safety
- Credentialing Exam Preparation for national exams enhancing employability
- Job Placement Assistance ensuring successful workforce entry
- Personalized Instruction focusing on individualized training and practical experience
- Experienced Faculty guiding students with hands-on training and theoretical knowledge
For further details, contact the program coordinators above.
The program length for the Medical Assistant Associate Degree is a 60-credit hours degree
San Antonio College (SAC) is a public community college located in San Antonio, Texas.
It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
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In Person
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Progam Cost
Associate
Program Length
Delivery Method
60 credits
In Person