Medical Assisting

MEDICAL ASSISTING

DESCRIPTION: This program prepares the student for employment as a medical assistant. Training includes but is not limited to medical office receptionist duties, phlebotomy, electrocardiography, emergency procedures, written and oral communications, medical insurance procedures, finance procedures, medical transcription, medical office management software operations, assisting the physician with patient examinations and treatments, monitoring vital signs, performing basic laboratory tests, administering medications, and preparing patients for diagnostic examinations, and employability skills.

LENGTH: 1300 hours

UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS: The State of Florida requires students to meet the minimum basic skills levels prior to program completion. A keyboarding skill of 35 wpm is recommended prior to admission. Evidence of good medical health, and proof of Hepatitis B vaccine, Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) and TB immunizations are required..

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/OTHER: Graduates are eligible to take the voluntary national Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Examination.

COLLEGE CREDIT: Upon successful completion of this program, students enrolling in an A.S./A.A.S degree program are eligible to be awarded at:

Valencia Community College

Medical Office Administration A.S./A.A.S. degree-15 credits
Medical Info. Coder/Biller Administration A.S./A.A.S. degree-15 credits

Other Florida Community Colleges

office Administration A.S./A.A.S. degree-18 credits minimum