Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at St Clair County 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 Michigan colleges that offer medical assistant program.

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St Clair County Community College (SC4)

1247 E. Siena Heights Dr., Adrian, MI

History
St. Clair County Community College, also known as SC4 and located in Port Huron, Michigan, was established 1923 as the Junior College department of the Port Huron School District. The school was given its own district in 1967 through a vote by the residents of the area, establishing it as a county wide college with approval from the state. The school has since its founding established a tradition of academic excellence, which has not lost any momentum or focus even through the expansion of the schools campus and facilities, increase in educators, or the large growth in enrollment. The school constantly reviews programs, facilities and services to guarantee they provide the quality the school is know for, updating as necessary to meet and exceed the needs and expectations of the modern Michigan student.  

Academics
St. Clair County Community College offers a number of certificates and degrees through  it variety of programs that allow for academic transfer or career training. Academic transfer programs fulfill the first two years of a four year education, and upon completion allow the student to apply for transfer to a college or university to continue one's education and earn a bachelor's degree. Transfer requirements vary by institution and as such students should consult a counselor to develop a curriculum that best reflect the criterion of the student's chosen school or schools.

Career training programs provide education and skill development in the necessary to allow individuals to enter the workforce in a given field as a qualified professional. Students will combine theoretical and practical course in order to apply learned techniques and methods in a real world setting. Programs result in a diploma, certificate or degree and take between one and two years to complete.

Some programs offered:

• Accounting
• Criminal justice
• Early Childhood Education
• Nursing
• Business

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students wishing to enroll at St. Cloud County Community College by fulfilling the minimum requirements for admission and and submitting an application form along with tuition. Students should supply transcripts and test scores and may be required to take a placement exam. Additionally, new students are encouraged to participate in orientation in order to familiarize themselves with campus life, as well as meet with an academic advisor to plan their curriculum and determine their program of choice. Registration takes place shortly before each semester, with tuition fees due thereafter.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs. Students in need of assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is used by the school to determine financial need and aid program eligibility. Students must maintain a strong academic performance in order to retain financial aid, and all aid must be reapplied for prior to each academic year. Students may be chosen at random to provide additional financial information to ensure that the FAFSA's provided information is accurate, this is due to new regulations governing aid disbursement.

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).