Estimated expenses over the 11-month program. 

Application Process

Who can apply for the Medical Assisting Program?

People of all races, gender and ages are invited to apply for the MA Program once they have obtained a high school diploma or HSE/GED and have successfully completed the Workplace documents WorkKeys test with a level 3 or higher and the Math WorkKeys test with a level 4 or higher. If you have successfully completed college level Math or English at a regionally accredited college, the WorkKeys exam is not required. To register for WorkKeys please call (910) 695-3986, email WorkKeys exam results or college transcript to pepichj@sandhills.edu. 

 

How do I apply for the MA Program?

Students must complete an application for the MA Program. The application will include:

• Registration form
• Provide High School or HSE/GED Transcripts
• Evidence of up-to-date immunizations
• Signed Memo of Understanding
• Criminal Background and Drug Screen Consent Form
• Liability Release
• Student Handbook and Policy Agreement

 

What if I am accepted to the MA Program?

Acceptance into the program is selective, students who meet all the program requirements will meet with the Medical Assisting Program Director, for an advising appointment. Advising appointments are not optional.

Students accepted to the MA Program are required to undergo a background check and drug screening through Accurate Now or Castle branch, depending on which ambulatory clinical/practicum site you go to, right before attending clinical/practicums, not at registration. Due date will be provided by the Program Director. The clinical/practicum agency will determine approval for clinical/practicum affiliation for each individual student. In the event the clinical/practicum agency denies the student for clinical/practicum experiences and no alternative clinical/practicum sites are available, the student will not be able to meet the clinical/practicum objectives and will be withdrawn from the course by the college.

SCC does not guarantee the admission of any student to any clinical/practicum facility. A student’s acceptance, participation and continuation at any clinical/practicum site are always subject to the approval and consent of the ambulatory clinical/practicum site. Students must be able to attend and progress in the assigned ambulatory clinical/practicum site. Alternate assignments will not be made because of inability to progress in an assigned ambulatory clinical/practicum setting. For these reasons, all Medical Assisting students must understand that it is critical that they comply with all policies and procedures of these ambulatory clinical/practicum sites and that they must satisfactorily perform and conduct themselves at the assigned ambulatory clinical/practicum site. Students are under a continuing obligation to supplement the information provided to SCC and any ambulatory clinical/practicum facility concerning background checks, criminal histories or convictions or any other background information. Failure to promptly provide updated or corrected information may be cause for removal from a clinical/practicum facility and/or from the Medical Assisting program.

CPR certification must be completed before going to clinical/practicums and maintained through the completion of clinical/practicum. The course must be an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider. Online courses and American Red Cross courses do not meet the criteria. Documentation of current CPR certification must be presented to the Program Coordinator. Students without current CPR certification will not be allowed in the clinical/practicum. Absences for delinquency in maintaining current CPR will not be excused. CPR courses are available on the SCC campus through the Continuing Education department.

ONCE ENROLLED IN THE MEDICAL ASSISTING PROGRAM THE STUDENT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND CLINICAL/PRACTICUM IF THE STUDENTS HEALTH INFORMATION IS NOT UP TO DATE OR IF ITS NOT PROVIDED.

Course registration is completed through the Sandhills Community College Continuing Educations registration department in Van Dusen Hall. Students will receive information regarding required textbooks and syllabi from the Medical Assisting Program Director.

Daily class attendance is mandatory and is required for students to meet program outcomes.

Accreditation Status

The Medical Assisting Program at Sandhills Community College is accredited by:

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 113th Street N., Suite 7709,
Seminole, FL 33775
(727) 210-2350

Upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Graduates of CAAHEP accredited medical assisting program may be eligible to sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants’ (AAMA) Certification Examination to become Certified Medical Assistants, CMA (AAMA).

The Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB)
2339 N. California Ave.
#47138,
Chicago, IL 60647

Core Curriculum for Medical Assistants

 

Medical Assistant Program Outcomes