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.
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).
The Medical Assisting (MDA) curriculum includes MDA-prefixed courses with Medical
Assisting-specific content, plus required HIM-prefixed courses covering general health
information management topics. The HIM content courses are presented in an online
format.
Pricing effective FA 24
In-Person, In-District tuition:
- Base tuition course price is $113 / credit hour
- Tier 1 tuition course price is $153 / credit hour
Online, In-District tuition:
- Base Tuition course price is $128 / credit hour
Fees per credit hour:
- $4 / credit hour = Student Success fee
- $10 / credit hour = Technology fee
First Semester Costs (Fall)
| Class Code |
Tuition Tier |
Fees per credit hour |
Credit hours |
Estimated cost for class |
| MDA 103 |
1 |
$14 |
3 (@ $153/hr) |
$501 |
| HIM 140 |
Base |
$14 |
3 (@ $128/hr) |
$426 |
| HIM 141 |
Base |
$14 |
3 (@ $128/hr) |
$426 |
| MDA 104/114 |
1 |
$14 |
3 (@ $153/hr) |
$501 |
| HIM 110 |
Base |
$14 |
3 (@ $128/hr) |
$426 |
| Totals |
|
|
15 |
$2280 |
Second Semester Costs (Spring)
| Class Code |
Tuition Tier |
Fees per credit hour |
Credit hours |
Estimated cost for class |
| HIM 238 |
Base |
$14 |
3 (@ $128/hr) |
$426 |
| MDA 107/117 |
1 |
$14 |
3 (@ $153/hr) |
$501 |
| MDA 108/118 |
1 |
$14 |
3 (@ $153/hr) |
$501 |
| MDA 109 |
1 |
$14 |
2 (@ $153/hr) |
$334 |
| MDA 129 |
1 |
$14 |
4 (@ $153/hr) |
$668 |
| Totals |
|
|
15 |
$2430 |
This is an estimate only.
Tuition costs: $4710
Total Textbook costs: $650
Background check & Drug Testing Fees: $205
Total program cost (estimated): $5610
