Online Medical Assistant
Program For South Carolina
Students
Our self-paced, online medical assistant program is available to South Carolina residents and is designed to prepare you for certification (CCMA) and a role as a medical assistant in as little as 4 months.
- $79/month
- 5-day money-back commitment
- DEAC Accredited
- 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
- Complete in 4-7 months, part-time
- One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
- Start learning today - no waiting period!
- $79/month
- 5-day money-back commitment
- DEAC Accredited
- 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
- Complete in 4-7 months, part-time
- One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
- Start learning today - no waiting period!
What You'll Learn
- Medical Terminology
- Introduction to Anatomy
- First Aid Procedures
- Preparing Patients for Exams
- Preparing and Administering Medications
- Process and Maintain Claim Reimbursement
- Pharmacology
- Medical Insurance 101
- Front Office Procedures
- Patient Therapies
- Communication Skills
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Course Outline
In South Carolina, our online Medical Assistant course equips learners with a solid understanding of patient-focused care. From managing records to performing clinical duties, you’ll gain the skills needed to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Quick Facts
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Lessons: 27
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Quizzes: 27
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Complete in as little as 4 months
What's Inside the Course
Beginner-Friendly Lessons
Classes are designed for anyone to easily learn, and are broken up into digestible sections that build as you progress through our program. No due dates or deadlines.
Engaging Curriculum
Reading lessons, supplemental videos, interactive exercises, note taking, read-aloud and disability features, and open note multiple choice quizzes with no time limit.
Hands-On Supplemental Learning
All students receive a stethoscope and blood pressure cuff to assist you throughout the course.
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Get instant access! · 5-day money-back commitment · $79/month
Medical Assistant Career
Outlook & Certification in South Carolina
$38,820*
14,260*
24%*
Certification
Upon graduation from our medical assistant program for South Carolina residents, you will receive your U.S. Career Institute Certificate of Completion attesting to your accomplishment. U.S. Career Institute's Online Medical Assistant certificate course prepares you to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). The average CCMA exam pass rate for U.S. Career Institute graduate’s is 95% vs. the National Average of 83%**. Included with our course, we cover the cost of your CCMA certification exam, study guide and practice test – a $259 value!†
Medical Assistant Jobs in South Carolina
South Carolina currently employs 11,510 medical assistants.* There are hundreds of medical assistant jobs open in Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Rock Hill, Greenville, Summerville, and many other cities in South Carolina, according to Indeed.com. Medical assistants work at hospitals, doctor’s offices, outpatient facilities, government facilities, medical laboratories, and nursing care facilities.
Tuition & Financing
*Plus one-time $29 application charge..
**First payment includes $50 down payment and $29 application charge. Application charge is non-refundable.
South Carolina Medical Assistant FAQs
How can I become a Medical Assistant in South Carolina?
- Earn a high-school diploma or GED.
- Enroll in a 4-12-month diploma/certificate or 2-year associate program at a South Carolina technical college that includes classroom, lab, and consider a clinical externship. Our program here at USCI can be completed 100% online in 4 months with hands on training materials.
- While in school, obtain BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association—commonly required by clinics.
- Graduate and take a national exam—CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA), or NCMA (NCCT); certification is optional in South Carolina but greatly improves job prospects and pay. The cost of your CCMA exam is included in your tuition with our program.
- Apply for entry-level roles in physicians’ offices, urgent-care centers, and outpatient clinics, highlighting externship experience and certification. Our career coaches (included in your program) will assist you with resume prep and mock interviews."
How much does a medical assistant make in South Carolina?
Medical assistants in South Carolina make on average $38,820* per year according to O*Net.
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