Start a Career with the Medical Clinical Assistant Program at Miller-Motte Technical College in Conway, SC

If you are a team player, as well as detail-oriented, then Miller-Motte Technical College Conway’s Medical Clinical Assistant program will help you find a career that fits you. In as little as 15 months, you can earn your Medical Clinical Assistant Diploma. You can enjoy the benefits that come with Miller-Motte Technical College training just like others from Conway and Carolina Forest to Loris and Myrtle Beach and Florence.

Plus, this is a Hybrid track program. What does this mean for you? You’ll spend a few hours each week at the campus for face-to-face training ande support. You will then take most of your coursework online with video, audio and text-based lessons and interactive discussion groups. It’s the best of both worlds, for your convenience.

What You Can Gain from Medical Clinical Assistant Training

Our Medical Clinical Assistant program will give you the knowledge and skills you need to find a career where you will succeed. We’ll give you the training you need so you can present yourself as a valuable asset to the job market in addition to the knowledge you’ll receive to perform your career effectively. 

During your Medical Clinical Assistant program, you’ll take the following courses:

• Medical Insurance Billing: Students will explain the guidelines of Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs), Traditional Insurance, Group Plans, Individual Plans and Government Sponsored Plans. Students will learn about completing CMS1500 Claim Forms, and processing and billing insurance claims. Methods of pre-certification, pre-authorization and referrals will also be examined.
• Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems: Students will undertake a system-by-system anatomical study of the human body and basic principles of physiology. This course will cover the structure, functions and conditions/diseases of the respiratory, cardiovascular, blood, lymphatic and immune systems. In addition, the medical terminology applicable to these body systems will addressed, with emphasis on word construction, proper usage and acceptable medical abbreviations.
• Clinical Foundations: This competency-based course focuses on the clinical medical assisting skills required to prepare the patient for examination and to assist the Physician during patient examination and treatment. Infection control and safety and AIDS-related precautions are stressed. 

After completing our Conway, SC Medical Clinical Assistant program, you''ll be able to sit for the certification exam so you can be ready to start a new career as soon as you graduate. For more information about courses, download our Course Catalog.

Career Options Available to You with Medical Clinical Assisting Training

The need for healthcare continues to grow. As a result, the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 29% increase for Medical Assistants by the year 2022. The medical field is one of the fastest growing industries, so you can feel confident about finding a career with your training in the field of Medical Assisting.

Once you have your Medical Clinical Assistant Diploma, you can pursue a career as a Medical Assistant.

As a Medical Assistant, you will maintain medical records and perform billing and coding responsibilities, along with scheduling appointments. You and the doctor will work to make sure your patients get the medical care they need.

Learn More about Miller-Motte Technical College Conway’s Medical Clinical Assistant Training Program

Miller-Motte Technical College in Conway, SC offers the training and hands-on experience you need to succeed in your new career. If you have any questions about our Medical Clinical Assistant program call us at 800.705.9182 or click here to request information.