South College Atlanta earns initial accreditation for Certificate in Medical Assisting program

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South College Atlanta earns initial accreditation for Certificate in Medical Assisting program

South College has been awarded initial accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) for the Certificate in Medical Assisting program at its Atlanta campus.

“Medical Assistants are instrumental in a variety of healthcare settings, and the Certificate in Medical Assisting program at South College offers excellent educational instruction in the classroom and practical training in the lab and practicum courses, creating experiences for well-trained students,” said Josh Huffaker, president of the Atlanta campus. “Programmatic accreditation is important to show our commitment to continuous improvement by meeting or exceeding national standards, and we celebrate this milestone that will benefit both our students and the future of the program.”

CAAHEP accredits educational programs that prepare health professionals in a variety of disciplinary areas. Programs are accredited when it is determined that they meet the educational standards and guidelines established by the profession. A peer review conducted by the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB) and CAAHEP’s board recognized the South College Atlanta Certificate in Medical Assisting program’s compliance with nationally established accreditation standards. For more information about CAAHEP, visit www.caahep.org.

South College, based in Knoxville, Tennessee, also has campuses in Nashville, Tennessee; Atlanta, Georgia; Asheville, North Carolina; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Orlando, Florida, and offers online classes and programs.

Enrollment is open for the next Certificate in Medical Assisting class that starts on June 29. To learn more about South College or the Medical Assisting program, visit south.edu.

About South College

South College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award degrees at the doctorate, educational specialist, master’s, baccalaureate, and associate levels, as well as certificates. Questions about the accreditation of South College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website at sacscoc.org.

About CAAHEP Accreditation

The Certificate in Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (caahep.org) upon recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).