Medical Assisting
St. Johns River State College
Orange Park, Florida
Certificate
In Person
Program Details
Program Length
1300 contact hours (about 43.3 months)
Program Cost
$5,330
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
Month
Source
Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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The Medical Assisting Program at SJR State focuses on equipping students with both administrative and clinical skills essential for a career as a Medical Assistant. The program prepares students for the Certified Medical Assistant Exam, leading to a CMA (AAMA) credential recognized by the American Association of Medical Assistants.
Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative Skills: Scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records and accounting, coding, and insurance processing
- Clinical Skills: Preparing patients for examinations, medication administration, performing basic laboratory tests
Certifications:
- Eligibility for the Certified Medical Assistant Exam
- CMA (AAMA) credential upon completion
Mission:
- To provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes for students to function effectively as Medical Assistants
Accreditation:
- Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
Program Outcomes:
- Competence in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains
- Legal and ethical practice within the Medical Assistant's scope
- Valuing individual patient needs and cultural sensitivity
- Displaying professionalism and effective communication
- Engaging as team players in healthcare settings
Success Metrics:
- Programmatic Retention: 90% (2020), 66.67% (2021)
- Job Placement: 80% (2020), 77.78% (2021)
- National Certification Exam Passage: 70% (2020), 77.78% (2021)
Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative Skills: Scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records and accounting, coding, and insurance processing
- Clinical Skills: Preparing patients for examinations, medication administration, performing basic laboratory tests
Certifications:
- Eligibility for the Certified Medical Assistant Exam
- CMA (AAMA) credential upon completion
Mission:
- To provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes for students to function effectively as Medical Assistants
Accreditation:
- Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
Program Outcomes:
- Competence in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains
- Legal and ethical practice within the Medical Assistant's scope
- Valuing individual patient needs and cultural sensitivity
- Displaying professionalism and effective communication
- Engaging as team players in healthcare settings
Success Metrics:
- Programmatic Retention: 90% (2020), 66.67% (2021)
- Job Placement: 80% (2020), 77.78% (2021)
- National Certification Exam Passage: 70% (2020), 77.78% (2021)
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
St. Johns River State College (SJR State) is a public institution of higher education serving Putnam, Clay, and St. Johns counties in Northeast Florida.
SJR State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and is part of the Florida College System.
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