South College
Average Annual Cost
The average annual net price that a student who receives federal financial aid pays to cover expenses (e.g. tuition, living expenses, etc.) to attend the school's largest program. Net price is the program's cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received. For public schools, this is only the average cost for in-state students. Negative cost values indicate that the average grant/scholarship aid exceeded the cost of attendance.
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Healthcare Programs
About South College
Founded in 1882, Knoxville, Tennessee's South College offers accelerated and hybrid programs for certificates, associate's degrees, bachelor degrees, master's degrees, and doctorate degrees. The private college focuses on getting students career-ready through quality educational opportunities.
South College offers the following healthcare-related courses:
Licensed Practical Nursing - Certificate
The career-focused Licensed Practical Nursing program at South College prepares students to become entry-level practical nurses in any healthcare setting. Students will learn the necessities of practical nursing, such as practicing confidentiality, identifying common health problems, and practicing good communication skills. Students who complete the program can take the National Council Licensure Examination-Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN).
Medical Assisting - Certificate/Associate of Science Degree
South College offers both a certificate and degree Medical Assistant program, both of which will prepare students for a career in medical assisting. The college's 1 + 1 program will allow students who take the certificate program to continue on into the degree program. Students will learn laboratory testing, administrative skills, and examining patients.
Occupational Therapy Assistant - Associate of Science Degree
South College offers an immersive Occupational Therapy Assistant program that will challenge students and help them become qualified to be an entry-level occupational therapy assistant. The program will instruct students in professionalism, clinical reasoning, and interpersonal skills. Students may take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy exam upon completing the program.
Recent news about South College
South College is starting a new Associate of Science in Nursing program at its Knoxville and Nashville campuses, pending approval by the Tennessee Board of Education.