Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at City College – Fort Lauderdale 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 colleges that offer medical assistant program.

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City College – Fort Lauderdale

558 Munoz Rivera Avenue, Hato Rey, PR

City College - Fort Lauderdale, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, it offers an urban setting for students to study in. The school's limited space in terms of enrollment, around 800 students, offers students a more hands on education due to class size and ease of access to professors.

Areas of study offered at City College - Fort Lauderdale include:

• Nursing
• Radio And Television Broadcasting
• Medical Insurance Coding
• Law and Justice Administration
• Business Administration

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office.

Tuition is approximately $15,000 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. This school may offer financial aid for students that are eligible by way of grants and loans.

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Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. City College – Fort Lauderdale offers an associate's degree program in medical assistant.

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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

Salary & Wages

• San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR
  • Average Hourly Rate: $9.60
  • Average Annual Salary: $19960

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