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Medical Assisting

The purpose of the Medical Assisting program is to prepare competent entry-level medical assistants in the following three: cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. Click here for additional program information.

hours

1300, approximately 43 weeks

cost

Tuition is approximately $3,744 plus books and fees (PDF & HTML)
Gainful Employment

testing requirements

Basic Skills Assessment

location

LTC Main Campus

Starting Salaries

Vary, ranging from $25,000 to $29,000*
*Based on local industry information

Recent Employers of Graduates:

Employers of graduates (2013 to 2018 cohorts) from Lake Technical College Medical Assisting program are 100% satisfied with  the psychomotor, affective and cognitive skills of graduates.

Medical Assisting program compliance with Standard V.A.4 in the CAAHEP Standards and Guidelines:

The exam passage rate for the 2017 graduates is 100%.

 

Starting Salaries

What you’ll learn

Medical Assisting Occupational Completion Points (OCP)

Medical Assisting Master Plan of Instruction – (PDF & HTML) opens in new window

  • Administrative skills: appointment scheduling, billing, telephone skills, insurance, transcription, computer applications for medical offices
  • Clinical skills: EKG, blood drawing, injections, vital signs, patient exam preparation, assisting physician during exam or office surgery
  • Lab procedures
  • 200 hours of unpaid practicum

Accreditation
The Medical Assisting Program of Lake Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB), Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763. Phone: 727-210-2350; Fax: 727-210-2354. The MA program became accredited in the Spring of 2013.

OCP Course Number Course Title Course Length
A HSC0003 Basic Healthcare Worker 90 hrs
B MEA0002
MEA0501		 Introduction to Medical Assisting
Medical Office Procedures		 250 hrs
75 hrs
C MEA0521 Phlebotomist, MA 75 hrs
D MEA0543 EKG Aide, MA 75 hrs
E MEA0581
MEA0530
MEA0573
MEA0506
MEA0942		 Clinical Assisting
Pharmacology for Medical Assisting
Laboratory Procedures
Administrative Office Procedures
Practicum Experience		 230 hrs
90 hrs
125 hrs
90 hrs
200 hrs

Industry Certifications

  • AAMA – Credential Earned – CMA (AAMA)
  • AMCA – Credential Earned – CMAC
  • NHA – Credential Earned – CCMA
  • AMT – Credential Earned – RMA

Employment Opportunities

  • Physicians’ offices
  • Hospitals (Out-patient Department)
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Industry Certifications

  • AAMA – Credential Earned – CMA (AAMA)
  • AMCA – Credential Earned – CMAC
  • NHA – Credential Earned – CCMA
  • AMT – Credential Earned – RMA

Employment Opportunities

  • Physicians’ offices
  • Hospitals (Out-patient Department)
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Our numbers

Discover how Lake Technical College prepares students for the health industry.

91%

Completion Rate*

79%

Placement Rate*

N/A

Licensure

For employment, visit www.onetonline.org
Data as reported to COE and is updated annually in December of each calendar year.
Placement calculation may exclude (if applicable) program completers that are awaiting exam results,
refused employment, continued post-secondary education, or may be otherwise unavailable for employment.

Steps to Enroll

  1. Apply for financial aid, if applicable
  2. Complete the online application
  3. Meet with a counselor/career advisor
  4. Register and pay tuition and fees
  5. Purchase books and supplies
  6. Complete the new student orientation online prior to the first day of class
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steps to enroll

Steps to Enroll

  1. Apply for financial aid, if applicable
  2. Complete the online application
  3. Meet with a counselor/career advisor
  4. Register and pay tuition and fees
  5. Purchase books and supplies
  6. Complete the new student orientation online prior to the first day of class
APPLY NOW

Book list

Books and fees (PDF & HTML)

online component

N/A

Medical Assistant School Near Me

Start your journey as a Medical Assistant at Lake Technical College. Our experienced instructors prepare you to excel in medical office administration, as well as clinical skills such as blood drawing and patient exam preparation, and lab procedures. Located near Orlando, FL, Lake Tech is the top school for students from across Central Florida when searching for Medical Assistant Programs Near Me.

 

Medical Assistant Certification

As an accredited Medical Assistant Program, Lake Technical College prepares you to earn Medical Assistant Certification via the CMA (AAMA), the CMAC, CCMA and the RMA. These organizations provide credentials regarding professionalism and expertise in the Medical Assistant field. Call us at (352) 589-2250 or apply online to get started today.

Instructor / contact

Name: Stephanie Singleton

Email: singletons@lake.k12.fl.us

Phone Number: 352.589.2250, x1870

Are you ready to jumpstart your career?

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Locations

Lake Technical College– Eustis– Main Campus

2001 Kurt Street
Eustis , Florida 32726
352-589-2250
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Lake Technical College
Instructional Service Center - Clermont

1250 North Hancock Road
Clermont, FL 34711
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Institute of Public Safety Extension Campus – Tavares

1565 Lane Park Cut-Off
Tavares, Florida 32778
352-742-6463
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