Medical Assistant Program

Division of Health Sciences and Nursing

Program Mission

The mission of the Medical Assistant Program is to offer a comprehensive, student-centered education designed to prepare the graduate for entry-level employment in a multitude of healthcare settings, national certification and to obtain knowledge and skills that serves as the foundation to build a successful career.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the Medical Assistant Program will be able to:

  • Evaluate parameters of vital signs for abnormal results to inform provider patient care.  
  • Administer medication based on appropriate dosage, side-effects, and the six rights of medication administration within scope of practice as appropriate
  • Establish relationships with patients and other healthcare team members through effective communication including documentation in the medical record and education of patients
  • Analyze an EKG strip for artifacts, errors, and abnormalities to inform the provider.
  • Prepare a specimen sample for the laboratory through appropriate aseptic technique, draw order, and labeling/handling  

Student achievement related to Program Learning Outcomes is assessed systematically and results are made available on the Program Review webpage

Campuses/Sites Offered

  • Florida Parishes Campus (Greensburg)
  • Hammond Area Campus (Hammond)

Certificate of Technical Studies in Medical Assistant

The following criteria must be satisfied towards completion of the Certificate of Technical Studies in Medical Assistant:

MAST 1125Medical Assisting I5
MAST 1135Medical Assisting II4
MAST 1225Clinical Medical Assisting I5
MAST 1235Clinical Medical Assisting II4
MAST 2225Externship for Medical Asst4
MAST 1170Medical Terminology for MA1
or HMDT 1170 Medical Terminology
HCOR 1205Basic Anatomy Struct and Funct2
CPTR 1000Introduction to Computers2
BUSO 1030Business English3
Total Hours30

Additional Exit Points:

Associate of General Studies

The highest exit point in the Medical Assistant program is the Associate of General Studies (AGS). The following criteria must be satisfied towards the completion of the Associate of General Studies (AGS):

Certificate of General Studies30
General Education Core
General Education Electives
Medical Assistant Elective Courses*30
Total Hours60

*It is recommended that students complete the Certificate of Technical Studies in Medical Assistant as the 30 credit hours needed for completion of the Associate of General Studies. 

Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in MA Phlebotomy:

MAST 1170Medical Terminology for MA1
or HMDT 1170 Medical Terminology
HCOR 1205Basic Anatomy Struct and Funct2
MAST 1225Clinical Medical Assisting I5
Total Hours8

Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in MA EKG:

MAST 1170Medical Terminology for MA1
or HMDT 1170 Medical Terminology
HCOR 1205Basic Anatomy Struct and Funct2
MAST 1235Clinical Medical Assisting II4
Total Hours7

Special Comments:

  • Anticipated program length for the completion of the highest level exit point is 2 semesters (9 months).

  • Program requirements must be completed with a programmatic grade point average of 2.0 or higher and grade of "C" or higher in all applicable coursework.

Career Information


Career Opportunities

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