Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Stanly 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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Stanly Community College

Also known as Stanly Technical College

447 College Drive, Sylva, NC

Stanly Community College, located in Albemarle, North Carolina, was established in 1971 through a temporary location on the Albemarle High School Campus. The school originally focused primarily on career development, and as a result saw rapid increase in enrollment within only five months of operation. This increase resulted in the establishment of a permanent campus, after which the college grew in scope, size, and offerings. The school is part of the North Carolina Community College System which governs and operates all 58 community colleges in the state.

Academics

As a comprehensive community college, SCC offers a variety of programs geared at workforce development or academic transfer. Workforce development is achieved through programs that provide education and training in a variety of high demand fields in order for the student to enter given field or industry as a professional upon completion. Such programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or associate's degree. Academic transfer is accomplished by taking on a curriculum that mirrors the first two years of a four year education, after which the student will apply for transfer to a college or university to complete the final two years and earn a bachelor's degree.

Programs offered include:

Accounting

Cosmetology

Criminal Justice

Early Childhood Education

Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll may do so through the completion and submission of an application for admission and the payment of all accrued fees. Students should also supply transcripts and test scored, as well as take a placement exam if necessary prior to registration. A meeting with a counselor is encouraged to discuss program enrollment and curriculum. Financial aid is offered in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and is awarded based on need. The information provided through a student's completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be used to determine the extent of one's need and their aid program eligibility.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Stanly Technical College has offered the following program levels 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).