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Become a Medical Assistant in Florida

If you've always wanted to work in a doctor's office or in a medical setting, consider a career as a Medical Assistant. The Jones College Medical Assistant career program prepares you for a new career with an Associate in Science Degree. After completing the program, you are prepared for entry-level employment as a:

  • Medical assistant
  • Medical office assistant
  • Medical receptionist
  • And more!

Your Medical Assistant classes include fundamental medical courses supplemented with business and general education courses that provide you the skills for an important role in a medical office. You'll also be prepared to take the certification exam administered by the American Association of Medical Assistants. Jones College provides hands-on experience as a Medical Assistant in externships.

 

Additional Requirements

 

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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
THE ALLIED HEALTH MANAGEMENT/MEDICAL ASSISTING
DEGREE PROGRAMS

Accepted applicants interested in either of the medical degree programs will be enrolled into the Medical Assistant Associate Degree program first. Upon completion of this two year academic program, graduates will be scheduled to take the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Medical Assistant Certification test. Students and new applicants interested in enrolling into the Allied Health Management Bachelor Degree program must have successfully completed this test (or an equivalent medical certification test) and earned the Medical Assistant certification prior to petitioning for enrollment. Medical Assistant certification need not be current for acceptance into the bachelor degree program.

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