MEDICAL ASSISTANT (MA) TRAINING PROGRAM
Program Length: 7-10 Months | Clock Hours: 720 | Credential Issued: Certification
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Medical Assistant program prepares individuals to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties, including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, first aid and the administration of medications. Also, it includes instruction in following: basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; medical law and ethics; patient psychology and communications; medical office procedures; and clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment procedures. The student will be eligible to take the certification examinations from NHA and become a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) and/or a Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA).
Program Objectives:
The program intends to educate the student to be proficient in the following occupational tasks and responsibilities required of a medical assistant:
- Record patients’ medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
- Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
- Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing
- Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians’ instructions to patients.
- Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
- Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
To be eligible for admission, a prospective student must meet the following requirements:
- Be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language;
- Be a minimum of 17.5 years of age; or, if under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must sign the enrollment application. Additionally, the applicant must turn 18 prior to entering externship;
- Interview with counselor;
- Complete the application and pay the $ 100.00 application fee;
- Provide the minimum refundable down payment fee of $500 to hold your sit;
- Provide the nonrefundable registration fee of $150 to hold your sit;
- Proof of High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) or higher College Degree from an accredited school in the United States;
- Foreign country high school diploma or higher college degree (must be in English or translated into English);
- Must be AHA CPR/BLS certified;
- Submit health standards documentation before clinical skills;
- Complete a general physical exam and immunization – physical exam and all immunizations are due prior to clinicals, if required;
- Take the TABE exam if not exempt from TABE testing.
- In Florida:
- Workers on average earn $36,930.
- 10% of workers earn $30,570 or less.
- 10% of workers earn $45,460 or more.
- In the United States:
- Workers on average earn $38,270.
- 10% of workers earn $30,390 or less.
- 10% of workers earn $51,710 or more.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2022: https://www.onetonline.org/link/localwages/31-9092.00?st=FL
Course Schedule Options
- Mornings: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM for 7.5 months
- Evenings: Monday – Thursday, 4 PM – 10 PM for 7.5 months
- Weekends: Fri – Sat, 9 AM – 3 PM for 10 months OR Sat., 9 AM – 3 PM for 18 months
*Note: Classes scheduled on holidays will be made up in other regularly scheduled classes unless otherwise noted on individual course syllabi. The calendar dates are subject to change.
Please call for more information.
Course Start Dates
September 2023 – September 2024 |
Sep. 25 |
Nov. 06 |
Jan. 22 |
May. 20 |
Sep. 16 |