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Medical Assisting
What you will learn:
  • Administrative skills: appointment scheduling, billing, telephone skills, insurance, transcription, and computer applications for medical offices
  • On campus lab available Monday - Friday
  • Lab procedures/ Clinical skills : Blood drawing, Administration of medications (injections) Assisting with office surgeries, EKG, and other 'back office' skills



  • The Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) on recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board(MAERB)

Employment Opportunities:
Program Cost:
  • Clinics and physicians' offices
  • Hospitals (out-patient department)
  • Job placement forecast: Excellent

Starting annual salaries for Medical Assistants Orlando Florida range from
$18,000 to $22,000
Based on local survey data

 

 
  • Tuition is $3,458 + books, other fees and equipment
  • Tuition is paid on a semester basis
  • Financial Aid is available to those who qualify
  • $35.00 annual non-refundable/non-transferable application fee


Classes Offered:   Requirements:
   
  • Full Time:
    Monday to Friday
    7:45 am - 2:30 pm
    Blended online class with 2 days
    on campus attendance required

 


 
  • Testing in reading, math, and language (TABE)
  • High School diploma or GED is required for admission
  • Background check required for practicum
  • Program Information Session is offered the third Tuesday of the month in Room 28 PROMPTLY at 2:45 PM

 


College Credits:   Location:
  • 6 credits
 
  • Winter Park Tech Campus

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES OPTIONS
Industry certifications/licensure associated with this program may include:
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Class Information:
E-mail:   
dawn.kochara@ocps.net
bonnie.mladek@ocps.net
diane.raspotnik@ocps.net