Medical Assisting is a Certificate program offered by Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College in Orangeburg, SC.
Admission Requirements and Process
Open Admissions
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College operates as an open admissions college as required by the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended. Consistent with statutory requirements and existing policies, OCtech makes every effort to minimize geographic, financial and scholastic barriers to post-secondary curricula and services offered by the College. A high school diploma (or GED certificate), though desirable, is not a prerequisite for admission to the College, but may be required for specific curriculum admission and federal financial aid.
Admissions Requirements
Entrance Requirements
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College has an “open door” admissions policy which allows students who meet the following requirements to enroll:
Admissions Procedures
General Admissions Procedures
To be accepted as a student at OCtech, an applicant must complete the following requirements or meet other multiple measures as published:
- Complete a free application, which can be obtained from the Office of Admissions, or apply online.
- Take the college placement test designed to aid counselors and advisors in determining the best course of study for each student. Qualifying ACT or SAT scores, or other designated criteria, may also be presented in lieu of the college placement test. Please contact the Office of Admissions for details on the required scores/criteria.
- Submit official high school or GED transcript. Submit official college transcripts from all colleges attended.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with this link.
- Meet with the Advising Center Staff to register for classes during the scheduled registration period.
Students will receive notification of acceptance by the Office of Admissions after all admissions requirements are met.
General Requirements
- Graduates holding diplomas from secondary schools upon presentation of certified credentials.
- Students 18 years of age or older, not possessing a high school diploma, but who can present evidence of being able to successfully pursue, and to profit from, the proposed course…
- Under certain circumstances approved by the College President, an applicant under the age of 18, who has not graduated from high school, may be considered for enrollment through a…
- Applicants must meet an established minimum reading requirements to be admitted to Associate Degree and Diploma programs, as well as to Certificate programs that require general…
- Complete a free application, which can be obtained from the Office of Admissions, or apply online.
- Take the college placement test designed to aid counselors and advisors in determining the best course of study for each student. Qualifying ACT or SAT scores, or other designated…
- Submit official high school or GED transcript. Submit official college transcripts from all colleges attended.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with this link.
- Meet with the Advising Center Staff to register for classes during the scheduled registration period.
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
Accreditations
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
We're here to ease the cost of your education.
College is an important investment in your future. Our Financial Aid staff is here to guide you through the process of paying for your education. In fact, most of our students pay little or even no tuition at all.
Aside from Federal Pell Grants, we work hard to make sure you have options when it comes to your financial aid package. We have a wide variety of programs and scholarships that help eliminate your out-of-pocket costs.
Sonya Dash
Financial Aid Counselor
Orrick Dixon
Financial Aid Counselor
Licinia Kearse
Financial Aid Counselor
Curriculum
Get a sample course of study:
- Greet patients
- Schedule appointments
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) Management
- Patient Registration
- Handle billing and insurance processing
- Vital Signs Measurement
- Phlebotomy
- Injections and Immunizations
- Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG)
- Assist with Minor Surgical Procedures
- Medical History Documentation
Career Outcomes
Careers in Medical Assisting
- Clinical Medical Assistant
- Administrative Medical Assistant
- Specialized Medical Assistant
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Medical Office Manager
- Health Information Technician
- Medical Transcriptionist
What to expect as a Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College student
Shape the patient experience
Our Medical Assisting program offers a comprehensive blend of classroom education and hands-on practice in a real-world setting. You’ll acquire a wide range of skills in our labs and gain extensive experience through externships within our network of local medical practices, hospitals, and clinics.
School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide