Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Spartanburg 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 South Carolina colleges that offer medical assistant program.

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Spartanburg Community College

1000 Powell Mill Road, Spartanburg, SC

Spartanburg Community College, located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, was established in 1963and serves the areas of Union, Cherokee and Union. Originally known as Spartanburg Technical College, the school was renamed in 2006 to better reflect its role and offerings. The school plans to open a second Campus in downtown Spartanburg beginning in fall 2013 as part of the schools efforts to reach out to areas and residents that are unable to reach the current campus. The school is one of sixteen that comprise the South Carolina Technical College System.

Academics

Spartanburg Community College offers a variety for programs for interested and aspiring students. Transfer programs prepare students for entry into a four year institution by allowing them to complete the first two year of a bachelor's degree followed by transfer of credits and the student to a college or university to complete the final two years and earn their degree. Career training programs prepare students for entry into the workforce by providing skill development and education in order to be able to operate in the chosen industry or field as a professional. Programs take two years to complete and result in a certificate or degree that demonstrates competency.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business
• Culinary Arts
• Early Childhood Education
• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Admissions and Financial Aid

Any individuals interested in enrollment at Spartanburg Community College may do so through the submission of a completed application and payment of associated fees. Students should be 18 years of age or have a high school diploma, and if possible should supply transcripts and test scores. Financial aid is available for eligible students in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which is the school's primary source for determining awards.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Spartanburg Community College offers a less than two-year award program in medical assistant.

Students by Gender (2019)

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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

• Spartanburg, SC
  • Total Employment: 560
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.44
  • Average Annual Salary: $30030

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