College of Health Professions in Savannah, Georgia

South University's College of Health Professions in Savannah, Georgia educates students at associate's degree level in preparation to enter the rapidly growing field of healthcare. These programs provide the administrative, technical, clinical, and ethical training required to become a healthcare professional. Graduates of South University's healthcare programs are prepared to seek employment in hospitals, private physician practices, community clinics and agencies, research organizations, pharmaceutical firms, and academic institutions.

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Associate Degree Programs

Physical Therapist Assisting

The Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assisting degree program is designed to prepare physical therapist assistants to reflect a high standard of professional practice and conduct. As a physical therapist assistant, you'll work under the supervision of a physical therapist to help patients whose ability to move is impaired, from injured athletes to disabled children. You'll provide the kind of practical, hands-on help that can be truly life-changing. Physical therapist assistants work with physical therapists to help patients with exercises and other therapeutic treatments, such as bathing, applying hot and cold packs, and massaging.

Accreditation and Licensure
The PTA is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association. State licensure is a requirement for professional practice in each state in which South University offers the PTA program. Specific information regarding application for licensure will be available to the student during the last term of study. Licensure or registration is not required in every state for the physical therapist assistant to practice. Complete information on practice acts and regulations can be obtained from individual state licensing boards.

Medical Assisting

The Associate of Science (AS) in Medical Assisting degree program  is devoted to a competency-based education with emphasis on your mastery of clinical and administrative competencies. These competencies are validated through performance on tests, terminal performance objectives, and a clinical externship. Graduates of the AS in Medical Assisting 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 (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Bo ard (MAERB), Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756; 1.727.210.2350.