Learn an in-demand career as a nationally certified Medical Assistant. Medical assistants are in high demand in the Charleston area!
This accelerated program includes medical terminology, administrative office skills, and clinical patient skills required. Learn how to draw blood, perform EKGs and take health histories. Medical assistants work in hospitals, physician offices, and labs. 90% of our students get hired after their externship.
National Certification: Upon successful completion of this program, you are eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant examination given by the American Medical Technologists Association (AMT). TTC students have an average pass rate of 82% on the national certification exam.
Registration Requirements: Must be 18 years of age, a high school graduate or possess an equivalency (GED).and provide a copy of a Driver's License or proof of identity.
- Students must complete prescreening requirements in Reading, Writing and Math using the standardized Accuplacer test offered through TTC’s Testing Center in the Student Center (Bldg. 410) at Trident Technical College Thornley Campus. The minimum scores that must be achieved are 240 in each: Reading, Writing, and in Math.
- Students must have documented copies of the required immunizations and health insurance due at the mandatory Orientation day. These include current, within the past 12 months: 2-Step PPD (not a 1-step), Flu vaccine, MMR childhood vaccines or a titer, Tetanus vaccine within the past 9 years, Hep B vaccine or waiver, Meningitis vaccine or waiver, copy of health insurance ID card.
- SC students may complete the Scholarship application, and attach identification June 1st, 2024.. Registration will email acceptance within 2 weeks. Only apply once. See this link: https://www.tridenttech.edu/ce/funding/workforce-pathways-scholarship.htm
- See student costs below.
- If you have any questions about the program email the Program Manager: judy.martin@tridenttech.edu
Student Requirements:
First-day Orientation attendance is mandatory on campus, not attending will result in dismissal from the program.
This hybrid MA program is:
- on campus 2 evenings, M/W
- online 2 evenings live & remote, Tu/Th
- Students must have access to a computer with a webcam and microphone, smartphones do not work for this program. See the program schedule at the bottom of this page, attendance is strict for this accelerated MA program.
Student Costs:
- Immunization costs differ depending on the vendor or Health department: 2-step PPD skin test, tetanus vaccine, MMR or titer, flu vaccine, and major medical insurance. Approx cost $200. Vaccine documentation and health insurance ID card due at the mandatory Orientation.
- Navy blue scrub uniform top & bottom, white athletic or nurse shoes.
- Students must purchase ebook, approx $200. Medical Assisting 9th ed ebook by Blesi with Mindtap access code thru Cengage Unlimited 12-month access card, TTC Bookstore.
This Scholarship program for SC residents includes: tuition, a drug screen, and a national criminal background report, and some of the supplies:
- · AHA BLS/CPR book and mask.
- · Blood pressure cuff and stethoscope.
- · A drug screen, and a national criminal background screen. If in question about any screening please email the Program Manager ahead of time: judy.martin@tridenttech.edu
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