Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Brevard Community College prepares students for careers as a medical assistant, clinical medical assistant, specialized medical assistant, medical receptionist, front office administration, clinical supervisor, medical office manager, and health services manager. The program focuses on providing medical office administrative services and performing clinical duties. Program courses include: basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, patient psychology and communications, medical office procedures, and clinical diagnostics, examination, testing and treatment procedures. Get more details below including other Florida colleges that offer medical assistant program.

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Brevard Community College

609 N Orange St, Starke, FL

About
Brevard Community College, located in Cocoa, Florida, is a two year public institution founded in 1960. Initially known as Brevard Junior College, in 1963 the school merged with Carver Junior College, a nearby public two year college that provided education to African-American residents, expanding its service area and resulting in a name change its current. The school moved to its present location shortly after the merger and has been providing county residents with quality education through its four campuses ever since.  


Academics
Brevard Community College offers vocational, technical, and academic  transfer programs. The school's large number of programs offers students the opportunity to choose the one that best suits their career or academic goals. Career training and vocational programs provide students skill training and education related to a particular field, allowing them to enter the workforce as professionals upon graduation. Such programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or associate degree.


Students who wish to transfer to a four year institution will enter an associate program either for general education or with a specific major in mind, completing the freshman and sophomore years of a four year education at low cost prior to applying for transfer to a college or university. As colleges and universities will have different transfer requirements, it is recommended that students meet with an academic advisor to develop a curriculum that maximizes the chances for admission at one's desired school or schools.


Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Engineering
• Early Childhood Education
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students wishing to enroll at BCC must demonstrate Florida residency, complete and submit the application along with any necessary documentation, transcripts, and fees. Once completed students will register for orientation and placement tests, after which the student will register for classes. As an open enrollment institution, any students who meet the minimum requirements for enrollment will be admitted upon processing of the admissions application.


Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the resulting student aid report (SAR)  from which will be used to determine financial need, program eligibility and monetary awards. Students may be required to provide additional tax and financial information prior to the disbursement of funds to ensure the SAR is true and accurate. Financial aid must be applied for prior to the start of each semester.


Athletics
The BCC Titans participate in the Florida Community College Activities Association and the NJCAA. The men's golf team has won seven national junior college championships since 1969 and the men's baseball program has one two state championships.The school supports intercollegiate athletics as it promotes growth, discipline, good health and teamwork. Individuals participating in an athletic program will work with others toward a single goal, and experiencing success and failure together. Athletic programs start at various point throughout the school year and interested students should contact the athletic department for tryout dates and times.


Athletic programs offered:

• Baseball
• Softball
• Basketball
• Golf
• Volleyball

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Brevard Community College has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Medical Assistants

Description

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 23.5% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).