Medical Assisting

Medical

Assisting

Our medical assisting certificate program will put you to work — fast—in a field where you know you are making a difference. Enroll today!

Contact Information

Sarah Spaethe
Allied Health Academic Program Coordinator
636-922-8458
sspaethe@stchas.edu

Allied Health Advising
Advisor
Dardenne Creek Campus - Center for Healthy Living
636-922-8720
alliedhealth@stchas.edu

Office Hours

Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Lunch Break 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Schedule and in person or online visit with an advisor today

Allied Health Appointment

Allied Health Advisors will have a variable schedule over the next few months as to best meet the needs of our students.

In-person Walk-ins: March 13 - April 4, 2025

Scheduled Appointments: April 7 - 11, 2025

In-person Walk-ins: April 14 - 25, 2025

We understand that seeing an advisor on a walk-in basis may not work for all of our students. If you need to make an appointment, please email Jennifer Landsdowne at jlansdowne@stchas.edu and we will work with you to schedule an appointment.

Are you eager to work the medical field but worry about how long it will take to train for a good career? In just two semesters at SCC, you can be ready to work in a physician’s office, healthcare clinic, or urgent care setting.

Medical assistants are trusted members of the healthcare team who have both administrative and clinical responsibilities. You’ll work side-by-side with physicians, nurse practitioners, and nurses, to provide patients with the highest quality care. Common clinical tasks include taking vital signs, drawing blood, administering medications, preparing patients for procedures, and completing laboratory tests. Medical assistants may also help schedule appointments, verify insurance, and assist with billing and coding.

Healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries in the nation, and medical assistants are in high demand. If you are looking for a career where you work with people to improve their health and well-being, training to become a medical assistant may be a great path for you.

The suggested course sequence helps you to complete your program.

Certificates

Medical Assisting, CA

Careers

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Chiropractor Assistant

Clinical Medical Assistant

Doctor's Assistant

Health Assistant

Ophthalmological/Optometric Assistant

Outpatient Surgery Assistant

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Industry Salaries

Certified Medical Assistant: $31,330-$45,460

The salaries listed represent the annual wage range for the specified professions for workers in the greater St. Louis MO-IL or Missouri area. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, 2023.

SCC’s Medical Assistant program prepares students to work as a multi-skilled health professionals. This two-semester, hybrid program combines traditional classroom learning with hands-on lab simulations and online coursework. In the fall, you’ll study in the classroom and learn hands-on in our simulated lab space. In the spring, you’ll complete a 160-hour clinical externship, gaining practical experience in a professional setting.

When you graduate with your certificate of achievement, you’ll be eligibile to sit for the national certification exam through American Medical Technologists. Successful completion of the exam certifies you as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).