Medical Assistant Diploma
Why choose one of Sullivan University’s Medical Assisting programs?
Here are a few reasons Sullivan University’s medical assisting programs are your best choices for preparing to work in this career field:
- Sullivan University’s Associate of Science in Medical Assisting is ranked #1 in the State of Kentucky by Medical Assistant Advice
- Quick pathway to completion
- Two program options from which to choose, depending on your career goals (diploma or associate degree)
- All courses for this program are taught online excluding a one week on-campus bootcamp
- Accreditation assures students and graduates of the quality of the credential they earn
- The opportunity to sit for certification allows graduates to earn a credential valued by many employers across the country
- Hands-on clinical experience gives students the chance to prove their knowledge and demonstrate their skills in a real-world setting
- A one-week boot camp is required of all students enrolled in the diploma program. This hands-on opportunity gives students the changes to learn and practice their skills prior to participating in a clinical rotation. Students located outside of the campus areas will travel to Louisville where lodging accommodations will be provided.
Program Information
Program Highlights & Locations
The Medical Assisting program at Sullivan University College of Allied Health Lexington campus has a 100% exam passage for 2020 graduates. Reported data is based on the most recent Annual Report Form submitted to the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB) and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
The 5-year average for Exam Passage for graduates from 2018- 2022 is 82.76%. This outcome is from the 2023 MAERB Annual Report Form.
|
Year |
Exam Pass Rate |
|---|---|
2018 |
66.67% |
2019 |
88.89% |
2020 |
100.00% |
2021 |
75.00% |
2022 |
100.00% |
Specific careers are based on job candidate's degrees and prior work experience and provide no guarantee of specific employment opportunities.
Medical Assisting Diploma
Career Pathways:
- Medical Assisting
Associate of Science in Medical Assisting
Career Pathways:
- Medical Assistant
- Clinical Team Leader
- Clinical Supervisor
- Office Manager
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Career Pathways:
- Health Services Manager
- Health Information Manager
- Patient Registration Services
- Public Health
Master of Business Administration
Career Pathways:
- Healthcare Administration
- Medical Office Administration
- Health Education
- Public Health
Courses
Total Credit Hours: 57
Length: 12 months with full-time enrollment
Time length for program completion will vary depending on the number of courses taken per term, developmental courses when required, transfer credit accepted, lack of continuous enrollment, etc.
Find out more information about program successes in graduation rates, placement rates and occupations for this program. View Licensure Disclosures by State.
Course
Title
Credit Hours
AOM 101
1.00
MSS 104
4.00
BIO 123
4.00
MSS 204
4.00
CSC 118
4.00
ENG 101
4.00
BIO 133
4.00
MSS 144
4.00
MSS 214
4.00
MSS 234
4.00
MSS 244
4.00
MSS 254
4.00
MSS 274
4.00
MSS 275
4.00
MSS 276
4.00
Total Credit Hours: 57
Length: 12 months with full-time enrollment
Time length for program completion will vary depending on the number of courses taken per term, developmental courses when required, transfer credit accepted, lack of continuous enrollment, etc.
Find out more information about program successes in graduation rates, placement rates and occupations for this program. View Licensure Disclosures by State.
