Medical Assisting
Program Length: 900 Hours
Program Objective:
The objective of the Medical Assisting program is to provide quality education and training in order to prepare students for employment as medical assistants. The program also strives to meet the demands of the changing Health Care Industry.
The content includes but is not limited to communication, transcultural communication in healthcare, interpersonal skills, legal and ethical responsibilities, health-illness concepts, administrative and clinical duties, emergency procedures including CPR and first aid, emergency preparedness, safety and security procedures, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and employability skills.
- Students must be at least 16 years old and not attending high school
- Application
- Interview by a guidance counselor
- Physical Examination and Level I Background Check
- Fees for Supplies and textbooks
The program is 900 hours and includes 190 hours clinical experience. Approximately 15 months needed to complete the program. This program contains several occupational completion points designed to prepare students for various entry level jobs within this occupational area.
| OCP | COURSE | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| OCP A | Introduction to Medical Assisting and Pharmacology | 250 Hours |
| Introduction to Medical Office Procedures | 100 Hours | |
| OCP B | Phlebotomist | 75 Hours |
| OCP C | Laboratory Procedures | 80 Hours |
| OCP D | EKG Aide | 75 Hours |
| OCP E | Clinical Assisting | 130 Hours |
| OCP F | Practicum Experience | 190 Hours |
| Total Hours: 900 |
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of all Occupational Completion Points (OCP’s)
- Satisfy Minimum Basic Skills Requirements
- Mathematics 10
- Language 10
- Reading 10
- No financial obligations
- Students must complete the Clearance packet to received their program certificate
Employment Opportunities
Medical Assistants can be employed in a physician’s office, laboratory (phlebotomist), health insurance office, medical records facility, emergency room, skilled nursing care facility, hospital (EKG Technician), or medical office.
Employment Requirements
There are no formal educational requirements for becoming a medical assistant. However, most employers prefer to hire applicants who have completed a medical assisting program. Students are strongly encouraged to earn a Registered Medical Assisting (RMA) Certification.
Salary
The average wage for this career in Florida is $16.31 hourly or $34,800 annually.
- In-state residents—$2.56 per hour (Subject to change)
- Out of state resident—$10.25 per hour (Subject to change)
- $20.00 application fee
- Material fee—Varies by program
- Identification Card fee—$5.00 per trimester
- Students must purchase books/kits and/or uniforms, if applicable
- Approximate Total Cost: $4,553
- Monday – Friday, 8:30am to 2:10pm
- Monday – Friday, 4:30pm to 10:15pm
