Medical Assisting Career Certificate (MEDAS-VC)

The Career Certificate in Medical Assisting prepares the medical assistant student who is competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession. This 1300 clock hour program incorporates a combination of theoretical, simulation, and hands-on instruction. Each student is strongly encouraged to consult an advisor or counselor prior to course registration.

Program Contact:

Dr. Mitzie Sowell

Department Head, Health Sciences

(850) 484-2308

msowell@pensacolastate.edu

Certificate Requirements (1300 ch)

Term 1 (490 ch)

HSC 0003CBasic Healthcare Worker

90 ch

MEA 0002CIntroduction to Medical Assisting

250 ch

MEA 0501CMedical Office Procedures

75 ch

MEA 0521CPhlebotomist, MA

75 ch

Term 2 (520 ch)

MEA 0543CEKG Aide, MA

75 ch

MEA 0530CPharmacology for Medical Assisting

90 ch

MEA 0573CLaboratory Procedures

125 ch

MEA 0581CClinical Assisting

230 ch

Term 3 (290 ch)

MEA 0506CAdministrative Office Procedures

90 ch

MEA 0942LPracticum Experience

200 ch

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