Medical Assisting
About Our Program:
Our program is designed to prepare students for employment as medical assistants by providing state-of-the-art theory and clinical training using competency-based curriculum. The content includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Communication, interpersonal, employability skills
- Legal and ethical responsibilities
- Health-illness concepts
- Administrative and clinical duties
- Emergency preparedness and procedures including CPR and first aid
- Safety and Infection Control
- Medical terminology
- Anatomy and physiology
Classroom and laboratory activities follow a competency-based format where students establish their own learning pace based on their individual learning style. This allows for flexibility based on life-long experience and basic skills level achievement. When students have completed instruction and clinical practice in the classroom, they are placed in a medical office or appropriate clinical working environment for practicum experience.
Admission Requirements:
- 16 years of age or older and not currently enrolled in any K-12 program
- Occupational Interest
- Background Check and Drug Testing may be required for externship
Program Structure:
This program consists of 1300 hours and is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of five Occupational Completion Points (OCPs)
| OCP | COURSE | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| OCP A | Basic Healthcare Worker | 90 Hours |
| OCP B | Introduction to Medical Assisting Medical Office Procedures | 250 Hours 75 Hours |
| OCP C | Phlebotomist, Medical Assisting | 75 Hours |
| OCP D | EKG Aide, Medical Assisting | 75 Hours |
| OCP E | Clinical Assisting Pharmacology for Medical Assisting Laboratory Procedures Administrative Office Procedures Practicum Experience | 230 Hours 90 Hours 125 Hours 90 Hours 200 Hours |
| Total Hours: 1300 | ||
Full Program Completion:
- Completion of all program competencies
- Minimum basic-skills TABE® test: Math 10, Reading 10, Language 10; or
- National certification exam for RMA (Registered Medical Assistant)
Employment Opportunities:
- Medical offices and clinics
- Urgent care centers
- Ambulatory centers
Salary:
The average wage for this career in Florida is $16.31 hourly or $34,800 annually.
Employment Outlook:
Employment of medical assistants is projected to grow 29% from 2020 to 2030.
Financial Aid:
Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. To apply, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.gov. Visit the financial aid office for more information.
Program Hours:
| LOCATION | COURSE'S SCHEDULE | |
|---|---|---|
| South Dade Technical College 28300 S.W. 152nd Avenue Leisure City, FL 33033 (305) 247-7839 | Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | |
Gainful Employment Disclosure:
Medical Assisting
| This program is designed to be completed in: | 52 weeks | |
|---|---|---|
| Program cost if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting but may have changed. | In-state: $3,328.00 1,300 hours x $2.56= $3,328 Out-of-state: $13,325.00 1,300 hours x $10.25= $13,325 |
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| Fees $37.00 x 4 terms= $148 Insurance = $15 Books and supplies= $639.42 |
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| Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $ 0 of debt. | ||
| The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Florida | ||
| For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/ | ||
Source
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Medical Assistants, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-assistants.htm.
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