Associate Degree in Medical Assisting

What are the benefits of having an Associate Degree in Medical Assisting rather than just a diploma? There are two major benefits, aside from an expectation of a higher salary.

First of all, those who hold college degrees are more likely to be hired than those who have only a diploma or a certificate. Graduating from a degree program shows prospective employers that you have the ability to make a long term commitment and follow through on it.

Second, obtaining a college degree places one in a better position for advancement in the workplace. Associate degree programs offer the opportunity to learn more than just the core skill set offered in a diploma or certificate program.

Forrest College is located at 601 E. River Street in Anderson, SC, just minutes away from the downtown area. The institution offers an associate degree program with nine areas of specialisation, as well as several diploma programs. The College is different from traditional colleges in several ways. Our classes are small. Consequently, our students receive more individualised instruction and attention. Age is not relevant at FC, with students ranging from the teens (right out of high school) through the seventies. Many of our students are married and have families; others are single and/or single parents. Most have obligations and/or jobs, in addition to attending classes. These students from all walks of life share the desire to increase their opportunities for a better experience through education. Whether our students intend to go on to a four-year institution, plan to use their new skills to advance in their workplace, or want to begin new careers, they find the friendly College staff and faculty to be supportive of their goals.

The mission of Forrest College is to provide an environment that inspires students to more fully develop the confidence to reach their personal and professional goals. The College strives to attain its mission by providing appropriate educational experiences that stress personal and academic goal attainment and emphasise the importance of learning as a life-long process through both individual and group work. The educational purpose of Forrest College is to provide initial training, re-training, and updating skills through its two-year educational programs culminating in an associate degree. Students are primarily prepared for careers in business, information technology, allied health occupations, and criminal justice.