Savannah Campus

South University's largest campus is located on the southside of Savannah, GA, a city rich in history and charm. Convenient to the city's busy midtown area, the South University - Savannah campus includes computer and medical labs, a library, student lounge and administrative offices. The health professions building was opened in 2000 to house classroom and lab facilities for health profession programs. The campus is structured with the future in mind and to meet the changing needs of South University's student body.

Associate of Science in Medical Assisting

The medical assisting program at South University is the first step toward a career of delivering health care treatment as a core member of the medical team. The program is devoted to providing the complete education and experience necessary to work efficiently and effectively in an entry-level position in the medical environment.

The curriculum places emphasis on the students' mastery of clinical and administrative skills, and the program is reinforced by a 200-hour, unpaid clinical externship in a medical office where students practice the skills and knowledge learned in the classroom.

Graduates of this program are prepared to help a physician examine and treat patients, perform laboratory tests, and function as a crucial member of the team that shares the administrative responsibilities of operating a medical care facility.

The medical assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) on recommendation by the Committee on Accreditation for Medical Assistant Education.

Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assisting

Physical therapist assistants perform components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist. These workers assist physical therapists in providing services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. Patients include accident victims and individuals with disabling conditions such as low-back pain, arthritis, heart disease, fractures, head injuries and cerebral palsy.

The professional preparation phase of the physical therapist assisting program is conducted in the evenings and consists of 4 academic quarters of lecture and laboratory courses. An additional 2 quarters are spent in full-time clinical experiences.

Each clinical externship is followed by a return to campus for integration of clinical experiences with didactic materials and the opportunity to correct deficiencies identified in the assessment of the student's performance in the clinics. Externships are chosen from 108 hospitals, nursing homes, sub-acute facilities and outpatient centers with which the program has entered into clinical agreements.

Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management

The new Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management degree program is designed to accommodate the needs and interests of students from a variety of backgrounds. Courses provide a solid foundation for a variety of health care careers in:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Management
• Ethics
• Leadership

The program also incorporates an externship that offers students real-world experience within health care facilities that may include:

• Hospitals
• Nursing homes
• Ambulatory care facilities
• Physician practices
• Pharmaceutical and medical equipment companies

Accreditation

South University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of South University.