About
Medical Assistant Technology at Southern Union State Community College in Wadley, Alabama, prepares students for administrative, clinical, and laboratory work in medical offices, clinics, and outpatient facilities. The program offers Medical Assistant credentials including an Associate in Applied Science and a Certificate. Coursework covers clinical procedures, laboratory procedures, pharmacology, electrocardiography, and medical assisting practicum experiences in physician offices, clinics, or outpatient facilities. A review course supports preparation for a national credentialing examination. Admission requires unconditional college admission, a minimum 2.0 GPA, official transcripts, eligibility for English 101 and Math 100, satisfaction of the college reading requirement, and submission of a program application by the deadline.
Organization
Southern Union Community College
Southern Union State Community College, Wadley campus, is a public two-year college in Wadley, Alabama. Its career-focused training includes Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant Technology, Phlebotomy, and Veterinary Technician AAS, along with other academic, technical, and health science programs. The college has an open-admission structure and operates campuses in Wadley, Opelika, and Valley. Its offerings include a Technical Division, health sciences, adult education, continuing education, distance education, dual enrollment, concurrent enrollment, and Saturday College. Southern Union also provides fine arts programs, student clubs and organizations, scholarships, and career services. Concurrent Enrollment supports work toward an Associate in Science degree and a bachelor's degree at the same time. The college serves students, communities, business, industry, and government through teaching and learning designed to be accessible and responsive.