Medical Assisting Diploma
Your future in healthcare starts here
Build skills to become a key member of the medical team with State Career College. Our Medical Assisting Diploma blends medical office administration and clinical skills to equip you for entry-level roles in as few as 11 months of study.
To make earning your diploma more convenient, we offer the medical assisting program in a hybrid-distance format that blends online and in-person learning experiences. You’ll also complete an externship at the end of your program so you can put what you learn in class to the test in the real world.
What Do Medical Assistants Do?
Medical assistants provide office and clinical support in medical offices and hospital departments. Their duties can range widely, from medical records maintenance to removing stitches from a wound. They need to have a basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical procedures across a range of specialties.
Tasks for medical assistants vary by employer, but may include:
- Taking patients’ medical history and vital signs
- Calling in referrals or prescriptions
- Maintaining medical supply inventories
- Basic wound care
- Giving vaccinations under the supervision of a physician or nurse (as permitted by state law)
- Collecting samples for laboratory testing
- Performing basic lab tests, including electrocardiograms (ECGs)
What Will I Learn in the SCC Medical Assisting Diploma?
Our diploma covers the following topics:
Complete a Real-World Externship
At the end of your medical assisting program, you’ll participate in a 160-hour externship experience in a medical office. You’ll be able to see how what you’ve learned at SCC prepares you for the real world of work, and you’ll graduate confident that you can take on the job market.
Make the First Move Today
Ready to apply to our medical assisting diploma program? We’re ready to help. Contact State Career College today!