Medical Assistant Online/Hybrid Diploma Program
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Medical Assistant Online/Hybrid Diploma Program
For those who are passionate about caring for others, a career as a medical assistant could be the perfect fit. Medical assisting is a hands-on position that lets you contribute to both clinical and administrative work behind the scenes at a variety of healthcare facilities and organizations, doing everything from managing patient records to collecting blood samples to assisting with patient exams. Medical assistants make a profound difference in patient comfort and care, and South Hills School of Business & Technology can prepare you to enter this field with our Diploma in Medical Assistant.
Program Highlights:
What you need to know about our Medical Assistant program
Medical Assistant Program Objectives:
Through a comprehensive educational training program including attention to theory, practice, and application, students in the Medical Assistant program will develop the knowledge, skills, and attributes:
- Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and perform basic laboratory tests for application in a healthcare setting.
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician in a healthcare setting.
- Explain treatment procedures and prepare patients for examination.
- Apply proper aseptic techniques for diagnostic and treatment procedures commonly performed in a healthcare setting.
- Utilize the electronic health record to perform medical office functions, such as patient scheduling/check-in, billing, coding, and documenting patient information.
- Apply diagnosis/procedure codes to inpatient records using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS.
- Apply diagnosis/procedure codes to outpatient records using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4.
- Apply billing and coding procedures to submit claims for reimbursement.
- Apply HIPAA and other regulations regarding confidentiality of patient information to workplace scenarios.
Why You should Consider the Medical Assistant Program
- Online/Hybrid format requires only 2 days per week of in class time!
- Instructors with real world Healthcare experience.
- Small class sizes with individualized attention. You’re a name, not a number at South Hills.
- Curriculum reviewed yearly by working medical professionals and designed to prepare you for dozens of career path opportunities.
- Mentored “in field” internship prior to graduation.
- Preparation for Certified Medical Assistant credential.
- Job placement assistance upon graduation.
- Recent employers of Medical Assistant grads include, Mount Nittany Physician’s Group, Penn Highlands Center For Childrens Care, Susquehanna Health, Tyrone Medical Associates, UPMC Altoona, Blair Medical Associates, Geisinger, Huntingdon Healthcare, Inc., and more!
*Upon successful completion of the MA program, graduates are eligible to apply to take the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) examination through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
The Outlook for Medical Assisting Jobs and Careers
- Projected growth (2021-2031)
- Much faster than average (11% or higher)
- Projected job openings (2021-2031) 123,000
Medical Assistant graduates who have secured their CMA Certification can expect to be working in entry level healthcare jobs like:
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Electrocardiography Technician
- Medical Administrative Assistant
- Phlebotomist
- Emergency Department Technician
- and more!
Careers For Medical Assistants
South Hills Medical Assistant graduates are well-trained and in demand for their skillsets and work ethics. Some of the many locations employing our graduates including but not limited to:
- Advanced Regional Center for Ankle and Foot Care
- Allegheny Regional Endoscopy (Blair Gastroenterology)
- Altoona Heart and Vascular Institute
- Altoona Lung Specialists
- Blair Medical Associates
- Dr. Nalin G. Patel
- Geisinger
- Huntingdon Healthcare, Inc.
- James E. Van Zandt Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Altoona
- Mount Nittany Physician’s Group
- Penn Highlands Center For Childrens Care
- Susquehanna Health
- Tyrone Medical Associates
- University Orthopedics in State College & Altoona
- UPMC Altoona
Financial Aid is available to
those who qualify
Investing in your education is an investment in your future. South Hills is committed to helping you take advantage of the many financial aid options available to you. Most eligible full- and half-time students seeking degrees are eligible for financial aid. To apply for financial aid, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form; our school code (OPE ID) is 013263. South Hills offers to all its enrolling students full-service financial aid appointments to assist you every step of the way through the financial aid process. We greatly encourage you to contact our Financial Aid office at 814-234-7755 or email financialaid@southhills.edu to setup your appointment.
We'll help you do everything necessary to apply for aid from these sources:
- Applying for Financial Aid - Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID)
- Federal Pell Grant (PELL) - Pennsylvania State Grant
- Federal Student Loans - Federal PLUS Loan
- Alternative Loans - Scholarships
- Other Financial Aid Resources
Hear From Our Alumni
Explore the impact of our programs through the experiences and accomplishments of our esteemed alumni. Check out our Alumni Testimonials page for more.
Meet a South Hills Medical Assistant Alumni
The complete course lists for the Medical Assistant program is located in our Course Catalog.
Meet the Faculty
Bobbi Brumbaugh
Lead Program Coordinator (AL)
