Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Southern Technical College prepares students for careers as a medical assistant, clinical medical assistant, specialized medical assistant, medical receptionist, front office administration, clinical supervisor, medical office manager, and health services manager. The program focuses on providing medical office administrative services and performing clinical duties. Program courses include: basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, patient psychology and communications, medical office procedures, and clinical diagnostics, examination, testing and treatment procedures. Get more details below including other Missouri colleges that offer medical assistant program.

Southern Technical College

91401 Overland Plaza, Overland, MO

About
Southern Technical College, located in Sanford, Florida, was founded in 2001 as Southern Technical Institute with mission to provide individuals in the region a viable option for professional training in health sciences and electronics technology. The school is privately owned and operated and accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and School. The school operates a total of Campuses in Florida, each offering individuals the opportunity for career training and growth.

Academics
Southern Technical College offers students a small number of specialized programs, allowing students choose the one that best fulfills the student's needs. Programs provide a traditional education combined with practical hands on experience in order to allow students to develop the skills necessary for professional employment. Entry into the workforce is facilitated through job placement assistance provided by the school. Programs will have various lengths based on complexity and whether or not a certificate or degree is conferred, and will take up to two years to complete. Individuals who have completed a program will be eligible for entry level positions in their field of study.

Programs offered include:

• Medical Assistant
• Medical Billing and Coding
• HVAC

Admissions
Individuals interested in enrollment at Southern Technical College should contact the school in order to begin the interview process. Students will speak with a representative who will assist in the application process, including assistance in program choice, as well as provide information regarding tuition and assistance.

Students requiring financial assistance regarding tuition, books and supplies will be given the forms necessary for application including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is the primary source of information when determining a student's needs, ais program eligibility and monetary awards. Aid is available in the form of loans and grants, and must be reapplied for each academic year.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southern Technical College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Medical Assistants

Description

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 23.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.24
  • Average Annual Salary: $29610

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).