Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Ohio University – Southern Campus 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 Ohio colleges that offer medical assistant program.

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Ohio University – Southern Campus

101 University Drive, Chillicothe, OH

Ohio University - Southern Campus provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Ironton, Ohio and publically funded. Enrollment at Ohio University - Southern Campus exceeds 2,200 annually.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Nursing
• Liberal Arts
• Radio And Television Broadcasting
• Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
• Business Administration

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, admitting all applicants that meet the requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and personal statements may be required for certain programs. More information regarding admissions can be found at southern.ohiou.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs close to $5,000 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $6,400 annually. Ohio University - Southern Campus may provide financial aid for students who qualify as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students should visit the website to get a complete list of areas of study, student services, and more.

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).