Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at St Louis College of Health Careers – St Louis 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.

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St Louis College of Health Careers – St Louis (SLCHC)

624 Westport Road, Kansas City, MO

Overview

St. Louis College of Health Careers is a private for-profit post-secondary institution in St. Louis, Missouri. It is committed to training students to understand multifaceted and innovative medical systems of today's marketplace. The school was founded in 1981 to provide quality training for health care careers. St. Louis College of Health Careers operates two campuses, a main location in the metropolitan St. Louis area and a branch campus in Fenton, Missouri. The college is a small institution, educating about 350 students.

• Programs Offered
• Medical assistant
• Medical billing and coding
• Pharmacy technician 
• Medical office administration
• Occupational therapy assistant
• Physical therapist assistant
• Patient care technician
• Respiratory therapy
• Practical nursing

Admissions Information

St. Louis College of Health Careers grants admission to all applicants who are at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED. Applicants must complete a personal interview with a career advisor and provide official high school diplomas or GED scores.

Financial Aid Options

St. Louis College of Health Careers participates in a variety of financial aid programs, including federal grants, federal student loans, and private student loans.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SLCHC 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

• Kansas City, MO-KS
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $34080

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