Medical Assisting Career Certificate (MEDAS-VC)

The Career Certificate in Medical Assisting prepares the student for a career as a medical assistant by focusing on broad, transferable skills that stress both theory and hands-on training. This 1300 clock hour program incorporates a combination of theoretical, simulation, and hands-on instruction. Each student is strongly encouraged to consult an advisor or counselor prior to course registration.

Program Contact:

Mitzie Sowell

Department Head, Health Sciences

(850) 484-2301

msowell@pensacolastate.edu

Certificate Requirements (1300 ch)

Term 1 (490 ch)

HSC 0003CBasic Healthcare Worker

90 ch

MEA 0002CIntroduction to Medical Assisting

250 ch

MEA 0501CMedical Office Procedures

75 ch

MEA 0521CPhlebotomist, MA

75 ch

Term 2 (520 ch)

MEA 0543CEKG Aide, MA

75 ch

MEA 0530CPharmacology for Medical Assisting

90 ch

MEA 0573CLaboratory Procedures

125 ch

MEA 0581CClinical Assisting

230 ch

Term 3 (290 ch)

MEA 0506CAdministrative Office Procedures

90 ch

MEA 0942LPracticum Experience

200 ch

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