Medical Assisting, AS (MA)
Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, Florida
Certificate
In Person
Program Details
Program Length
1300 hours (about 43.3 months)
Program Cost
$3,328
total
Sources
The program cost may vary depending on factors such as where you live, how many transfer credits you have and whether you're eligible for financial aid.
Cost Source
Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.
Program Source
Financial Outcomes
Median Earnings
Annual
Monthly
Median Debt
Total
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Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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The Medical Assisting Program at Indian River State College focuses on teaching essential skills such as recording vital signs, preparing patients for exams, administering medications, and more. The program offers eligibility for the Certified Medical Assistant Certification Exam and provides employment opportunities in various health care settings. Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), the program also includes information sessions for prospective students, career training through Career and Technical Education programs, and affiliation with HOSA, a national organization supporting career development in health care.
Key Skills Taught:
- Taking and recording vital signs and medical histories
- Preparing patients for examination
- Drawing blood
- Administering medications and injections
- Performing minor surgery
- Scheduling appointments
- Maintaining medical records
- Assisting with billing and coding
Program Features:
- Eligibility for the Certified Medical Assistant Certification Exam
- Employment opportunities in various health care settings
- Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
- Information sessions for prospective students
- Career training through Career and Technical Education programs
- Affiliation with HOSA
For more information, contact Michelle Keim at mkeim@irsc.edu.
Key Skills Taught:
- Taking and recording vital signs and medical histories
- Preparing patients for examination
- Drawing blood
- Administering medications and injections
- Performing minor surgery
- Scheduling appointments
- Maintaining medical records
- Assisting with billing and coding
Program Features:
- Eligibility for the Certified Medical Assistant Certification Exam
- Employment opportunities in various health care settings
- Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
- Information sessions for prospective students
- Career training through Career and Technical Education programs
- Affiliation with HOSA
For more information, contact Michelle Keim at mkeim@irsc.edu.
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Indian River State College, located in Fort Pierce, Florida, is a public college offering a range of associate and bachelor’s degree programs. Known for its affordable tuition and diverse academic offerings, the college serves a wide student population from the surrounding region.
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