Medical Assisting
Associate of Science in Medical Assisting
Physicians rely on their medical assistants to perform a wide range of roles that include working with administrative staff to run a successful, efficient healthcare practice. In addition to a natural inclination to want to help others, medical assistants need specific technical training to be the most effective in this position.
If you’re organized and responsible, an Associate of Science degree in Medical Assisting from South University can you help you to achieve your career goals. Our program takes into account the many clinical and administrative duties required for this position, and we tailor our curriculum accordingly so that you can be successful in this important position.
It is up to each student to review the national and state licensure requirements for licensure, as well as the eligibility criteria to sit for licensure exams. South University cannot guarantee each graduate will pass the required licensure examinations. Outside agencies control the requirements for taking and passing certification/licensing exams and are subject to change without notice to South University.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
The South University Medical Assisting Programs on the Columbia and Savannah campuses are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP); 9355 - 113th Street North, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775, Email: mail@caahep.org.
The Associate of Science in Medical Assisting program offered at Montgomery and through South University’s online programs is not accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org).
Build a Strong Foundation For Your Future
What's New
Latest News and Blogs
Dec 13, 2024
South University Achieves 10-Year Reaffirmation of Accreditation by SACSCOC
South University announces that it has received a 10-year reaffirmation of institutional accreditation from the SACSCOC.
Dec 11, 2024
Alumni Spotlight: Delivering Anesthesia Care
Meet Elizabeth Tran and discover how she moved into the Anesthesia Science program.
Dec 10, 2024
The Psychology of How We Learn
Understand the psychology behind how we learn new information and how to retain information in many areas of life.
Dec 04, 2024
Comparing Our College of Business Master’s Degree Programs
Explore South University's College of Business graduate degrees and find out which one best fits your educational goals.
Dec 03, 2024
Best Practices for Effective Business Communications
Discover how you can improve communications as part of a business team.
Nov 07, 2024
Alumni Spotlight: Setting the Standard for Aspiring PAs
Learn how Helen Ramirez found her passion for healthcare and how she became a Physician Assistant.
Fill out the form and a representative will contact you today to better understand your academic goals plus answer any questions you may have.
Campuses offer flexible learning formats* including: on-campus, virtual instructions, and online courses.
*Clinical, practicum, and externship requirements exist in certain programs and require field experiences. Learning formats may not be flexible.
Success! Your request was submitted. We'll be in touch soon!
In the meantime, you can view some of our FAQs.
If you want to talk to an admissions representative ASAP, please contact us at 1-888-444-3404.
Success Stories
We're committed to helping our graduates make an impact in their professional and personal lives. We applaud our alumni and the difference they make. Check out what some of our healthcare graduates have to say.