Medical Assistant Schools in South Carolina

Locations: North Charleston

Accreditation: CAAHEP

Program Type: Diploma & Associate

At Trident Technical College, you can pursue the 48-credit hour diploma program in medical assisting which comprises of core MA courses and general education studies. After completing the diploma program, you will be eligible to take the national certification exam administered by AAMA. To further your studies you can opt for the 77-credit hour MA associate degree in general technology. This degree includes entire diploma coursework plusadditional courses.

Locations: Charleston & Conway

Accreditation: CAAHEP

Program Type: Diploma

At Charleston and Conway campuses, Miller-Motte Technical College offers a 72-credit MA course which comprises 60 credits of major coursework and 12 credits of general education studies. Graduates will be fully prepared to assist physicians or other healthcare professionals in patient care facilities. You will also be able to perform all types of clinical and administrative duties required to run a medical clinic smoothly. To brighten your employment prospects, you can sit for the national certification exam and earn the credential of the certified or registered medical assistant.

Locations: Spartanburg

Accreditation: CAAHEP

Program Type: Diploma

A 64-week training in med assisting at Spartanburg Community College will prepare you for a rewarding career in the competitive allied health industry. It is a 50-credit course classified into four semesters. The first semester typically comprises of general courses such as quantitative reasoning, math, communication, orientation and med terminology. The second and the third semesters includes clinical and clerical procedures, and the fourth and final semester includes an 8-credit externship where you get a real-life working experience in a clinical office.

*Classes begin twice an year fall and spring.

Locations: Columbia

Accreditation: ABHES

Program Type:

Fortis college offers a med assisting training program that primarily focuses on core MA studies which include clinical procedures such as preparation of patients’ examination and treatment, taking vital stats, and lab testing. You will also be trained in administrative procedures such as maintaining records, scheduling appointments, and medical billing & coding. Upon completion of the course you will be fully prepared to effectively assist physicians or other healthcare professionals in providing medical care to patients.

Locations: Aiken

Accreditation: CAAHEP

Program Type: Certificate

Aiken Technical College offers a 40-credit hour MA certificate program at its campus located in Aiken, SC. This is a short-term program and can be completed in a year. Coursework is a mix of on-campus and off-campus training. All core MA studies such as med terminology, basic anatomy, physiology, psychology, clinical and clerical processes and general education courses in English and Algebra are taught on-campus, whereas clinical experience will be provided off-campus in a real-world like clinical settings.

*Program begins each fall and admissions take place on first-come, first-qualified basis.

Locations: West Columbia

Accreditation: CAAHEP

Program Type: Certificate

At Midlands Technical College you can undergo a 39-credit med assisting training program which will open your doors to entry-level position as a medical assistant in a physician’s office or other patient care facilities. The coursework includes, but is not limited to, med terminology, human anatomy, pharmacology, physiology, medical business records, clerical procedures, laboratory techniques, clinical practices and MA financial management. You can complete this course in a year’s time.

Locations: Greenwood

Accreditation: CAAHEP

Program Type: Diploma & Associate

If you are looking to receive medical assisting training in SC, then Piedmont Technical College offers a 50-credit diploma in applied science. This is a day program and takes three semesters to complete the entire coursework. After completion of this program, you can further your studies with a 76-credit A.A.S. degree in medical assisting with a major in general technology.

*Both programs begin in fall and prepare you for rewarding careers in the healthcare sector.

Locations: Columbia

Accreditation: CAAHEP

Program Type: Associate

South University (SU) provides specific technical training to aspiring medical assistants with its 24-month associate degree course which covers topics such as psychology principles, medical law & ethics, clerical and clinical procedures, and general studies on communication, math and science. Graduates will be fully capable to assist physicians in healthcare facilities or medical clinics.

Locations: Charleston, Columbia & Greenville

Accreditation: ABHES

Program Type: Associate

ECPI University offers a 1,170-contact hour MA course which comprises of 40-credit core MA studies, 15-credit art & science, and 6-credit computer literacy. With on-campus training, classroom lectures, and online courses, you will receive extensive med assisting training. The course is offered at three campuses in SC – Charleston, Columbia and Greenville. Graduates are eligible to sit for the national certification exams and thus brighten their employment prospects.

Locations: Sumter

Accreditation: CAAHEP

Program Type: Diploma

In Sumter, Central Carolina Technical College offers a 50-credit hour diploma program for students interested in pursuing a career in med assisting. This 17-month program will train you to proficiently perform clinical and administrative duties in a medical office and assist physicians during examination and treatment of patient. Apart from the core MA coursework, you will also undergo clinical training in a real-world working environment where you can practice your skills and knowledge gained in the classrooms and laboratory.