About this course:

Medical Assistant Technician - DIP

The objective of this program is to provide students with the knowledge and technical skills needed to pursue entry-level employment in the health care industry as Medical Assistant Technicians. Medical assistants work directly with doctors, nurses, and patients in many health care settings, including medical offices, clinics, labs, x-ray facilities, hospitals, and insurance companies. Students are introduced to basic medical terminology, anatomy, human diseases, pharmacology, medical office procedures, and clinical medical assisting skills. Students are trained in front office procedures, such as handling patient accounts and records, word processing, and scheduling of patients. Students are also trained in back office procedures, such as taking vital signs, preparing patients for medical procedures, assisting the physician with examinations and treatments, and performing selected diagnostic tests, as directed by the physician. This program also provides training in basic medical laboratory and X-ray procedures.

Prior to graduation, students are required to complete a 6-week externship course that provides hands-on training in the field. Externship sites may require students to submit to a criminal background check, drug screen, medical examination or other requirements.

Upon graduation, students may elect to take the National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) exam offered by the National Center for Competency Training (NCCT). All students take a Certification Review course at the end of the program, which is designed to assist in preparing for the NCMA exam. However, the College cannot guarantee a student’s eligibility to take the exam, or that they will pass the exam. It is the student’s responsibility to inquire into and understand all eligibility requirements.

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Course available at these locations:

Boynton Beach
1703 N. Congress Avenue
Boynton Beach, FL 33426

Brandon
2662 South Falkenburg Rd
Riverview, FL 33569

Clearwater
410 Park Place Blvd
Clearwater, FL 33759

FCC Anthem Orlando
989 North Semoran Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32807

Hialeah
3750 West 18th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33012

Jacksonville
6600 Youngerman Circle
Jacksonville, FL 32244

Kendall
8200 SW 117 Avenue
Miami, FL 33183

Lauderdale Lakes
3383 N State Road 7
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319

Margate
3271 North State Road 7
Margate, FL 33063

Miami
1321 S W 107th Ave Ste 201B
Miami, FL 33174

Pembroke Pines
7891 Pines Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33024

West Palm Beach
6058 Okeechobee Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33417

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