Programs
Associate of Science in Medical Assisting
 

Description
Medical Assistants are multi-skilled people who assist a physician. Students 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 learn how to function in an administrative capacity at the medical office. This Degree program is offered as a resident program. A degree is awarded upon successful completion of this program.

Students who successfully complete the Medical Assisting Program are eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) examination that is offered by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) and the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) that is offered by the American Association of Medical Assistants. Student can also sit for the Limited Radiograph License Examination in Radiography .

Students who have successfully met all educational and institutional requirements for a Diploma in Medical Assisting from Keiser Career College are eligible to have their names submitted to the National Healthcareer Association to sit for the following certifications:

1. CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
2. CET - Certified EKG Technician
3. CPT - Certified Phlebotomy Technician
4. CMAA - Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
5. CEHRS - Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist
6. CPCT - Certified Patient Care Technician

St. Petersburg Branch Campus (Shown to the right)

Objectives
This program is designed to train students to function effectively as an integral member of a physician’s health care team. Students learn how to perform laboratory tasks including blood chemistry and urinalysis; clinical skills including X-Ray, EKG, patient assisting, vital signs, injections, venipuncture and administration skills. Students are prepared for entry-level employment as a Medical Assistant.

Prerequisites

• Have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Pass the entrance exam
• Background check and drug screening where applicable

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 (1304 clock hours).  This degree can be completed in 16 months (64 weeks) for full-time day students or in 22 months (88 weeks) for part-time evening students.