Medical Assisting
Program Details
Program Description:
This program will enable the student to gain knowledge of administrative, clerical and clinical skills; to included, ECG, phlebotomy, laboratory skills, minor surgery, patient examination, evaluation, and education. Upon successful completion of this course, graduates will be eligible for national certification for medical assisting, EKG Technician & Phlebotomy Technician.
Certification/Licensure:
Program graduates are prepared to earn AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified EKG Technician (CET), and Certified Phlebotomy Technician certifications. Certified in BLS.
CTSO:
SkillsUSA and/or HOSA are the approved cocurricular career and technical student organizations which provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction by providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.
Articulation:
Career and Technical credit shall be awarded to the student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44(3) (b), F.S.
Start Date:
August
Program Length:
Full-Time Hybrid: 1300 hours approximately 11 months to complete
(including 200 hours clinical)
OCP A
Course Number: HSC0003
Course Title: Basic Healthcare Worker
Length: 90 hours
OCP B
Course Number: MEA0002
Course Title: Introduction to Medical Assisting
Length: 250 hours
Course Number: MEA0501
Course Title: Medical Office Procedures
Length: 75 hours
OCP C
Course Number: MEA0521
Course Title: Phlebotomist, MA
Length: 75 hours
OCP D
Course Number: MEA0543
Course Title: EKG Aide, MA
Length: 75 hours
OCP E
Course Number: MEA0581
Course Title: Clinical Assisting
Length: 230 hours
Course Number: MEA0530
Course Title: Pharmacology for Medical Assisting
Length: 90 hours
Course Number: MEA0573
Course Title: Laboratory Procedures
Length: 125 hours
Course Number: MEA0506
Course Title: Administrative Office Procedures
Length: 90 hours
Course Number: MEA0942
Course Title: Practicum Experience
Length: 200 hours
Times:
Day (on Campus): Tuesday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Hybrid (online): Monday & Friday (Remote Online)
Location:
MTC East Campus, 5520 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Bradenton, FL 34211
941.752.8100
Apply to MTC at https://manateetech.edu/apply-now/. Submit your application to
access your “To Do List.” You are not accepted into the program after applying.
You must complete your To Do list.
Note: The Basic Skills Assessment must be taken within 6 weeks of your admit date unless exemption criteria have been documented per State Statute. For exemption information, see the Student Handbook located here: https://www.manateetech.edu/quick-docs/
Program #H170515 CIP# 0351080102
*Estimated Tuition, Lab, and Fees (includes administrative fee)
$6,158.70
Additional Fees Due Prior to Pre-Admittance
Application Fee
$45.00
HESI Entrance Examination (Payable online only thru Revtrak)
$68.00
Physical Exam & Immunizations
Price Varies
Background Check (All for Life)
$58.00
Bookstore
Textbook Estimate
$205.89
Patches (two patches must be purchased at MTC Outfitters at Main Campus)
$10.00
Additional Required Items (Outside Vendor)
Uniforms – Navy Blue (2 minimum) & Navy Blue Lab Coat
Price Varies
Watch with a Second Hand
Price Varies
*Estimated Total Cost of Program
$6,545.59
*Prices are subject to change
Financial aid available depending on student’s eligibility.
All pre-admission fees are non-refundable and not covered by Financial Aid. Prices are subject to change.
Annual fees (charged each academic year from July 1—June 30).
Textbook estimate. Current book list and prices: http://manateetech.edu/current-students/bookstore/
Tuition is $2.92 per hour for Florida residents. Tuition is $11.71 per hour for Non-Florida residents.
Visit MTC Financial Aid page for more information.
Download Florida Department of Education Curriculum Framework (.rtf)
Career Outlook:
31-9092.00 Medical Assistants
31-9099.00 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other
43-4171.00 Receptionists and Information Clerks
31-9097.00 Phlebotomists
Program Video
Testimonial Video
Program Facts
Job Placement
Rate
86.7%
On-time Completion Rate
93%
Certification Exam
Passing Rate
100%
LENGTH
1300 hrs (11 mos),
incl. 200 hrs clinical
LOCATION
East Campus,
Lakewood Ranch
DELIVERY
Full-time:
Hybrid
DUAL ENROLLMENT
No
Ready to Start Your Career? Have Questions?
Amy Gates
Career Counselor
5520 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34211
Call 941.752.8100
Email: mtcalliedhealth@manateeschools.net
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