Program Description:  The Medical Assisting Program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today's medical offices.  The Medical Assisting program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.  Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of medical assisting.  Graduates of the program receive a Medical Assisting Diploma.
The Medical Assisting program, Savannah Campus, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org ) upon recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL  33756, (727) 210-2350.

This program utilizes a competitive admissions process.  Click here for more information.

NOTE:  Criminal background checks and drug screens may be required based on the requirements for participation in clinical experiences.

Program Length:                               (5 terms)                                        61 Semester Credits

For more information, contact the program advisor:  
Jackie Muller
phone:  912-443-5810
office:    2102-H
Heather Valentine
phone:  912-443-5721
office:  2136-D

Admission Requirements:
  • Obtain regular admission status to Savannah Technical College
  • Applicants must be at least 17 years of age
Basic Skills Courses
Course Number Course Name Hours
ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I 3
PSYC 1010 Basic Psychology 3
MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics

Fundamental Courses
Course Number Course Name Hours
ALHS 1011 Anatomy and Physiology 5
ALHS 1040 Introduction to Health Care 3
ALHS 1090 Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences 2
COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers 3
BUSN 1440 Document Production 4

Occupational Courses
Course Number Course Name Hours
MAST 1080 Medical Assisting Skills I 4
MAST 1030 Pharmacology in the Medical Office 4
MAST 1100 Medical Insurance Management 2
MAST 1060 Medical Office Procedures 4
MAST 1090 Medial Assisting Skills II 4
MAST 1110 Administrative Practice Management 3
MAST 1010 Legal and Ethical Concerns in the Medical Office 2
MAST 1120 Human Pathological Conditions in the Medical Office 3
MAST 1170 Medical Assisting Externship 6
MAST 1180 Medical Assisting Seminar
Total Credit Hours
 3
61


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