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South University - Montgomery, AL
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Each degree program at South University is designed to push ambitious students to their potential by combining relevant coursework and applicable experience with a supportive faculty and professional environment. Whether your career goals find you working in a hospital, a courtroom, or a business high-rise, you’ll have the opportunity to earn an education designed to prepare you to be competitive in your chosen field.
South University has been delivering quality education and personalized attention to students since 1899. From day one to graduation and with the help of career services, you'll have support to help you pursue your career goals.
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Medical assistants are multi-skilled allied health professionals who perform a wide range of roles in physicians’ offices, clinics, and other healthcare settings. They are proficient in a multitude of clinical and administrative tasks and are widely viewed by doctors as vital members of the healthcare delivery team. The Associate of Science in Medical Assisting program is devoted to a competency-based education with emphasis on the students’ mastery of clinical and administrative competencies. These competencies are validated through performance on tests, terminal performance objectives, and a clinical externship. Their training culminates in a required 160-hour, unpaid, supervised practicum at a local medical practice during their last term of study. Graduates are required to pass the national certification exam and obtain a state license in order to work in the field. (Exam names vary by program). Please refer to the State Professional Licensure Determination and National Certification/Licensure section of the University catalog for additional information. South University cannot guarantee each graduate will pass the required licensure examinations.
Programs, including all Clinical/Medical programs, have a required in-person clinical, practicum, or externship. We cannot guarantee flexibility in these components of the program.
*The Associate of Science in Medical Assisting program offered at Montgomery is not accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
South University does not promise or guarantee employment, licensure, or salary amounts.
If you’re interested in a career in healthcare, this associate’s degree program is designed to give you a solid foundation for pursuing your professional goals. The Associate of Science in Allied Health Science degree may be a foundation for a variety of higher degrees and health-focused professions where you can help members of your community get and stay healthy.
Every future healthcare professional needs a strong base of knowledge in the life and health sciences—no matter which allied health career path you plan to pursue. South University's online Allied Health Science associate’s degree program is designed to provide you with exactly that: a background in general studies with an emphasis on life sciences and health.
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