Medical Assisting Certificate

The Medical Assisting certificate program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 9355 – 113th St. N. #7709, Seminole, FL 33775, 727-210-2350, www.caahep.org, upon the recommendation of MAERB.

At the completion of the program you are required to take the national certification exam (AAMA) to become a Certified Medical Assistant. CCR 0092 and CCR 0094, or appropriate placement scores, are required for many of the program courses. A math prerequisite of MAT 0250 or higher is required for MAP 2040 and MAP 1050 for all certificate students.

Hepatitis B immunizations will be required before taking MAP 2038 and MAP 2040. All courses must be passed with a grade of "C" or higher and those classes within the MOT or MAP prefix must have a passing grade on all competencies. Internship must be started within four months of completing the MAP 2040 course. Please note that most MOT/MAP courses are not offered in the summer session.

Total Credit Hours: 39