Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at South Piedmont Community 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 North Carolina colleges that offer medical assistant program.

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South Piedmont Community College

1208 N Road St, Elizabeth City, NC

South Piedmont Community College is part of the North Carolina System along with 57 other comprehensive colleges. It has four campuses that serve the residents of Union County and Anson County, North Carolina. One of these is located in Polkton, NC 28135.

This school places learning at the center of its academic services and prides itself as a learning college. SPCC creates an environment that fosters self-discovery to cultivate student's critical thinking and problem solving abilities. Learning is facilitated in as many ways as possible utilizing the most efficient methods and it is continually enhanced to maintain high standards. Moreover, students are encouraged to fully participate in the learning process.

With a goal to produce successful students and instigate community development, SPCC offers quality and accessible education with more than 90 programs to choose from. These programs can guide students to the right direction whether they intend to pursue a Bachelor's degree or start a career in the industry. Graduates are assisted in transferring to four-year institutions with established articulation agreements.

Selected classes are delivered through distance learning including online, blended, web-enhanced, interactive television, and video courses. Aside from the degree programs, other trainings for workforce development and continuing education courses are also offered such as Early College, Adult Basic Education, GED and Adult High School, English for Speakers of Other Languages, and Compensatory Education programs. All these are designed in response to the current industry and workforce needs.

SPCC Career Services support students in determining their career path. Students are provided with career counseling, career assessments and workshops. This office also provides students with job resources such as Virtual Career Library, career related links and annual Career Connections Fairs.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. South Piedmont Community College has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• 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

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