Program Length: 1,300 Hours
Program Objective:
The mission of the Medical Assisting Program at Robert Morgan Educational Center & Technical College is to ensure job readiness by providing state-of-the-art theory and clinical training using competency — based curriculum.
The program’s educational goals are “to prepare competent entry-level medical assistants in clinical and administrative skills. Upon completion of the program, the student is eligible to take the national certification exam
for the RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) offered by the American Medical Technologists.
Classroom and laboratory activities follow a competency based format where students establish their own learning pace based on their individual learning style. This allows for flexibility based on life-long experience and basic skills level achievement.
When students have completed instruction and clinical practice in the classroom, they are placed in a medical office or appropriate clinical working environment for practicum experience.
- 16 years of age or older and not currently enrolled in any K-12 program
- Occupational Interest
- No specific requirement for Information Technology
The entire program is 1300 hours, but students may earn a certificate at the completion of the following OCPs:
| OCP | COURSE | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| OCP A | Basic Healthcare Worker | 90 hours |
| OCP B | Introduction to Medical Assisting | 250 hours |
| Medical Office Procedures | 75 hours | |
| OCP C | Phlebotomist, MA | 75 hours |
| OCP D | EKG Aide, MA | 75 hours |
| OCP E | Clinical Assisting | 230 hours |
| Pharmacology for Medical Assisting | 90 hours | |
| Laboratory Procedures | 125 hours | |
| Administrative Office Procedures | 90 hours | |
| Practicum Experience | 200 hours | |
| Total Hours: 1,300 |
Minimum basic-skills grade levels required for awarding a Full Program Completion Certificate are 10th grade in Math, Reading, and Language on the TABE® test, or Industry Certification. Additional information can be provided by student services.
Students are expected to complete program competencies.
Employment Opportunities
- Medical offices and clinics
- HMO facilities
- Emergency departments and select specialty areas
- Walk-in treatment centers
- Cardiovascular labs
- Medical office administration
- Veterinary medicine
Employment Requirements
Completion of a Medical Assisting program at a Post-Secondary institution Is preferred. Registered Medical Assisting (RMA) certification is encouraged
Salary
The average wage for this career in Florida is $16.31 hourly or $34,800 annually.
- In-state residents – $2.56 per hour (Subject to change)
- Out of state resident – $10.25 per hour (subject to change)
- $15.00 application fee per trimester
- Material fee – Varies by program
- Identification fee – $5.00 per trimester
- Liability insurance fee – Varies by program
- Students must purchase books/kits and or uniforms, if applicable.
- Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
