Associates in Medical Assisting
Description
This program trains students to become multi-skilled professionals who assist physicians. Students will learn to perform duties under the direction of a physician in all areas of medical practice. In addition to learning the clinical aspects of the career, students will learn how to function in an administrative capacity at the medical office. A degree will be awarded upon successful completion of this program. Outside work required.
Students who have successfully met all educational and institutional requirements for an Associate of Science in Medical Assisting from Southeastern College are eligible to have their names submitted to the American Medical Technologists (AMT) to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam. Students can sit for the RMA at both the Miami Lakes and West Palm Beach campuses.
Students who have successfully met all educational and institutional requirements for an Associate of Science in Medical Assisting from Southeastern College are eligible to have their names submitted to the American Association of Medical Assistants to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) examination at the Miami Lakes and West Palm Beach Main Campuses.
Students who have successfully met all educational and institutional requirements for an Associate of Science in Medical Assisting from Southeastern College are eligible to have their names submitted to the National Healthcareer Association to sit for the following certification exams:
- CCMA – Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- CET – Certified EKG Technician
- CPT – Certified Phlebotomy Technician
The following additional certification examinations may be taken for a fee:
- CMAA – Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
- CEHRS – Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist
- CPCT – Certified Patient Care Technician
Students who have also successfully met all educational and institutional requirements for an Associate of Science in Medical Assisting from Southeastern College are eligible to have their names submitted to the American Registry for Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), which is the agency authorized to determine if the applicant qualifies to sit for the Limited Radiograph examination to receive a Basic X-Ray License in the State of Florida.
Objectives
This program is designed to train the student to function effectively as an integral member of the physician’s health care team. Students will learn how to perform laboratory tasks including blood chemistry and urinalysis; clinical skills including X-ray, EKG, patient assisting, vital signs, injections, venipuncture, electronic medical records and administration skills. Students will be prepared for entry-level employment as a Medical Assistant. A degree will provide the competitive edge and career opportunity useful in the medical fields.
Admissions Requirements
- Have a high school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent
- Pass the entrance examination
Prerequisites
- Background check and drug screening where applicable
Please see Program Handbook and Externship Manual for additional program policies.
Course Outline
To receive an Associate of Science Degree in Medical Assisting, students must complete 36.5 credit hours in their major and 24.0 credit hours in the General Education courses for a total of 60.5 credit hours (1244 clock hours). This degree program can be completed in 16 months (64 weeks) for full-time students or in 22 months (88 weeks) for part-time students. Evening students will be required to complete the externship portion of the program during the day.
Medical Assisting Associate of Science Degree CORE Courses (36.5 credit hours)
Clinical Procedures305 | 3.5 credit hours |
Anatomy and Physiology | 6.0 credit hours |
Medical Terminology | 1.5 credit hours |
Lab Procedures I | 4.0 credit hours |
Radiography | 6.0 credit hours |
Introduction to Medical Billing and Coding | 3.5 credit hours |
Medical Office Management | 4.5 credit hours |
Electronic Health Records | 4.0 credit hours |
Externship I | 3.5 credit hours |
General Education Courses (24.0 credit hours)
Behavioral/Social Science (3.0 credit hours) | |
American History Pre 1876 | 3.0 credit hours |
American History Since 1876 | 3.0 credit hours |
Lifespan Development | 3.0 credit hours |
Strategies and Success | 3.0 credit hours |
Political Science | 3.0 credit hours |
Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
Sociology | 3.0 credit hours |
Communications (3.0 credit hours) | |
Speech | 3.0 credit hours |
Computers (3.0 credit hours) | |
Introduction to Computers | 3.0 credit hours |
English (3.0 credit hours) | |
English Composition I | 3.0 credit hours |
Humanities/Fine Arts (3.0 credit hours) | |
American Literature | 3.0 credit hours |
English Literature | 3.0 credit hours |
Mathematics (3.0 credit hours) | |
College Algebra | 3.0 credit hours |
Intermediate Algebra | 3.0 credit hours |
Statistics | 3.0 credit hours |
Natural Science (6.0 credit hours) | |
General Biology | 3.0 credit hours |
Environmental Science | 3.0 credit hours |
Advanced Biology | 3.0 credit hours |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3.0 credit hours |
Advanced Anatomy and Physiology | 3.0 credit hours |
General Marine Biology | 3.0 credit hours |
The following Natural Science Lab Courses are also available: | |
Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | 1.0 credit hours |
Advanced Anatomy & Physiology Lab | 1.0 credit hours |
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