Workforce Certificate

Medical Assisting (5648)

This is a selective admission program. This program prepares students for a career in the multi-skilled field of medical assisting, which includes instruction in the performance of administrative and clinical skills. The program is designed to prepare students to assist in all aspects of medical practice under the supervision of a physician, assist with client care management, execute administrative and clinical procedures, communicate effectively, adhere to ethical and legal standards of medical practice, and recognize and respond to client needs. Clinical experiences will be provided in physicians’ offices, ambulatory care centers, clinics, hospitals and hospital out-patient clinics.

Cost
Estimated tuition is $2,500 (for Florida residents, as of 7/05). Contact the program manager for additional costs (textbooks, fees, materials).

Application
Applicants must be at least 17 years of age and have earned a high school diploma or GED diploma. Medical assisting is a selective access program. The program admits students once a year in the fall term. An application for admission to the program must include the following:

1. An application to the medical assisting program
2. A high school completion transcript or copy of General Education Development (GED) scores
3. Scores for the required pre-entrance test, the A-level TABE. Test is scheduled through the
   North Campus assessment and certification center, 904.713.6014.
4. The ability to type 25 words per minute or familiarity with the computer keyboard
5. Provide evidence of current CPR certification - adult, child and infant (achieved through
   an American Heart Association approved Basic Life Support (BLS) Course for Health Care Providers,
   that includes hands-on simulated experiences.)

For information call 904.766.6581.

Need More Information? Contact:
Jalaine Buford, North Campus, 904.766.6585, jburford@fccj.edu

Curriculum

Professional Courses		Contact Hours	Workforce Credits
*VPI 0100	Basic Reading Skills
*VPI 0200	Basic Mathematical Skills
*VPI 0300	Basic Language Skills
HCP 0001	Health Career Core	90	3.0
HCP 0103	Nursing Related Core	149	5.0
MEA 0560	Medical Assisting I	313	10.5
MEA 0565	Medical Assisting II	748	25.0
	Total Contact Hours	1,300	43.5

*Students who have satisfactory test scores are not required to take these courses.

Notes
Most clinical agencies require students to undergo drug screening and criminal background checks prior to placement in the agencies for clinical experiences. Students whose drug screening and criminal background checks are deemed unsatisfactory may be denied access to clinical experiences by the clinical agencies. Failure to qualify for and meet clinical requirements at clinical sites may prevent completion of the program. Withdrawal from the program may be necessary if students cannot be placed for clinical experiences.

The cost of the background check and drug screen is borne by the student. Additionally, it is the student’s responsibility to have all paperwork completed by the program’s published deadline. Students who are unable to complete the clinical requirements after acceptance into selective access programs are not eligible for refunds of tuition.

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