Medical Assisting Program

Dedicated to Patient Care

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As a Medical Assistant, you will be a professional dedicated to assisting in patient care management. Your duties are varied and include greeting patients, updating and filling patient medical records, filling out insurance forms, scheduling appointments and arranging admission and laboratory services.  You will also be classified as an allied health practitioner working in any of a number of different medical facilities.

The Medical Assistant program at South Central College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Medical Assistant Education Review Board.

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US Highway 19 N., Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org

Campus: North Mankato 

Program Start Date: Fall Semester

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Application Window: begins February 1 and remains open July 15 annually.

 

Application for Medical Assistant Program

 

Awards / Degrees

Medical Assisting Handbook

More details are about the program are available in the 2024-2025 Medical Assisting Handbook.

What Medical Assisting Students Say

Faculty Spotlight - Medical Assisting

Liz Bateman
Liz Bateman
Education:A.A.S., South Central College; B.A.S., Winona State University
(507) 389-7332
N. Mankato: D135-M
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The SCC Foundation awards more than $500,000 in scholarships annually.

Health Sciences Programs

One in every ten jobs in the U.S. today are in the healthcare industry. From technicians to those on the front line of patient care, opportunities abound. Many well-paying healthcare careers require just two years of college to get started.

General Education and Transfer Option Programs

Starting your college education at South Central College is an easy way to benefit from smaller class sizes with expert instructors and save money. Learn more about South Central College's affordability on the Paying for College page. 

If you complete a Transfer Pathways program at South Central College and are admitted to a Minnesota State university, you will be guaranteed junior status and all 60 associate degree credits will count toward the related bachelor’s degree. Students must meet program admission requirements at the four year institution.  Talk with an SCC advisor for details.

Education and Human Services Programs

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts growth in social work and human service positions – increasing 9% through from 2021 to 2031. If you are sociable, responsible, and concerned with the welfare of others Education and Human Services is a good choice.