Medical Assistant Program
Comprehensive Training for Modern Healthcare Careers
The Medical Assistant Program at the Southeast Region School of Health (SRSOH) is a multi-credential academic program designed to prepare students for three vital roles in today’s healthcare environment — Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, and Phlebotomy Technician. This comprehensive curriculum equips graduates with the clinical, administrative, and technical skills necessary to thrive in hospitals, physician offices, and outpatient care centers across the Southeast.
A Complete Pathway to Three Healthcare Certifications
Unlike traditional programs that focus on a single discipline, SRSOH’s Medical Assistant Program integrates training in three key healthcare specialties:
1. Medical Assistant (MA)
Students gain the knowledge and skills needed to assist physicians and nurses with patient care, clinical procedures, and medical office operations. Coursework includes vital signs, EKGs, medication administration, and electronic health records (EHR) management.
2. Patient Care Technician (PCT)
As a Patient Care Technician, students learn how to deliver hands-on care and support to patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers. Training covers patient mobility, bedside care, safety procedures, and monitoring vital signs — essential for supporting nurses and physicians in a clinical setting.
3. Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
Phlebotomy training provides students with the techniques and confidence to perform venipunctures, handle specimens safely, and maintain infection control standards. This certification prepares graduates for employment in hospitals, diagnostic labs, and blood collection centers.
Each section of the program builds upon the last, allowing students to graduate multi-skilled, employable, and ready for immediate certification in all three disciplines.
The Academic Advantage of Multi-Certification
SRSOH’s integrated approach gives students a competitive edge in the job market. Earning three nationally recognized credentials under one program strengthens both academic and professional portfolios.
Program Highlights
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Comprehensive 3-in-1 training (MA, PCT, CPT)
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Short-term, career-focused curriculum
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Clinical externships through UHSG healthcare partners
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Experienced instructors with real-world healthcare backgrounds
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Preparation for national certification exams
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Job placement and career support upon graduation
Medical Assistants Career Outlook and Employment Opportunities
Healthcare professionals with multiple certifications are in high demand across the United States. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job openings for Medical Assistants alone exceed 112,000 positions annually — with continued growth projected over the next decade.
Graduates of the SRSOH Medical Assistant Program are qualified to pursue employment in:
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Physician offices and outpatient clinics
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Hospitals and urgent care facilities
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Rehabilitation and long-term care centers
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Diagnostic laboratories and blood banks
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Specialty medical practices (pediatrics, cardiology, internal medicine, etc.)
Many graduates use their combined training as a career ladder, advancing into nursing, diagnostic imaging, or other allied health fields.
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