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Medical Assisting (5648) |
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The object of this program is to prepare students for a career in the multi-skilled field of medical assisting, which is one of the tenth fastest-growing occupations. The program include 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 and 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.
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Expected Job Growth: One of the fastest-growing occupations. |
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Starting or Average Salary: National average: $23,000 |
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*VPI 0100 Reading Skills |
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*VPI 0200 Mathematical Skills |
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*VPI 0300 Language Skills |
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HCP 0001 Health Career Core (90/3) |
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HCP 0103 Nursing Related Core (149/5) |
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MEA 0560 Medical Assisting I (313/10.5)) |
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MEA 0565 Medical Assisting II (748/25) |
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Credit Hours: |
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Total Credit Hours: 1,300 Contact Hours
43.5 Workforce Credits |
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*Students who have satisfactory test scores are not required to take these courses. |
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Application Procedures: |
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| Applicants must be at least 17 years of age and have earned a high school diploma or equivalency degree. The program admits students once a year in the fall term. An application for admission to the program must include the following:
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| 1. An application to the medical assisting program
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| 2. High school completion transcript or copy of GED® test scores
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| 3. Scores for the required pre-entrance test (A-level TABE)
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| 4. The ability to type 25 words per minute or familiarity with the computer keyboard
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| 5. Evidence of current CPR certification (eight-hour course - adult, child and infant)
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Total Tuition and Fees: |
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Estimated tuition is $2,300 (for Florida residents as of 7/03)
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GED® and GED Testing Service® are registered trademarks of the American Council on Education (ACE). They may not be used or reproduced without the express written permission of ACE or . The GED® and GED Testing Service® brands are administered by GED Testing Service LLC under license from the American Council on Education. |
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