McKenzy Hazen
Medical Assisting Class of 2020 and Career Navigator
Medical Assisting
Hours & Location
Day Program
1300 hours / 44 weeks
FCTC Main Campus (St. Augustine)
Cost
Tuition and lab $5,083.00 plus books, uniforms and fees
Testing Requirements
Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS)
Reading: 244
Math: 241
OVERVIEW
Experience the excitement of being on a professional medical team
Perform vital procedures like drawing blood, giving injections, and assisting with minor office surgery
Deliver essential care to patients by providing medical, surgical, and preventive healthcare
CAREER FOCUS
Prepared for state and national certifications, immediate employment and further education
Student & Alumni Spotlight
Average Salary
$37,870 /year
Community Partners and Recent Employers of Graduates:
- Island Doctors
- Azalea Healthcare
- FM Medical Urgent Care
- James Connor, PA
- Eye Center of St. Augustine
- Wildflower Healthcare
- Crescent Beach Care
WHAT YOU'll LEARN
Instruction
Program Overview:
- EKG & phlebotomy
- Front office duties: scheduling, billing, insurance, transcription
- HIV/AIDS education
- Lab procedures
- Medical terminology
- Monitoring/preparing patients
- Respond to medical emergencies
- Vital signs
- X-Ray procedures
- Unpaid Externship
| OCP | Course Number | Course Title | Course Length Hours |
| A | HSC0003 | Basic Healthcare Worker | 90 hours |
| B | MEA0002 | Introduction to Medical Assisting | 250 hours |
| MEA0501 | Medical Office Procedures | 75 hours | |
| C | MEA0521 | Phlebotomist, MA | 75 hours |
| D | MEA0543 | EKG Aide, MA | 75 hours |
| E | MEA0581 | Clinical Assisting | 230 hours |
| MEA0530 | Pharmacology for Medical Assisting | 90 hours | |
| MEA0573 | Laboratory Procedures | 125 hours | |
| MEA0506 | Administrative Office Procedures | 90 hours | |
| MEA0942 | Practicum Experience | 200 Hours |
Industry Certifications
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Examination (CCMA)
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Coding and billing specialist
- Doctors’ office
- EKG aide
- Hospitals
- Medical office receptionist
- Medical specialty group practices
- Outpatient facilities
- Phlebotomist
- Walk-in clinics
OUR NUMBERS
85%
Completion Rate*
86%
PLACEMENT Rate*
N/A
Licensure
Instructor / Contact
Name: Shauna Lewis
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (904) 547-3487
Fax: (904) 547-3614
Name: Donna Soncrant, Career Program Specialist
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (904) 547-3470
Fax: (904) 547-3614
