Diploma program

Medical Assisting

A 900-clock-hour diploma program, taught on campus at Naples Medical and Laser Academy in Naples, Florida.

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Illustration of a clinical practice tray with specimen tubes, cotton balls, bandages, a thermometer and a pulse oximeter — Illustration

Credential: Diploma
Program length: 900 clock hours
Completion time: 9 months
Delivery: On campus
Language: English
Total cost: $8,000

The program

Administrative and clinical skills, in one program.

The objective of this program is to provide students with the knowledge and practical skills required to perform both administrative and clinical duties in a medical office or healthcare setting. Upon completion, students will be prepared to handle patient intake, clinical procedures, laboratory tasks, electronic health record management, and professional communication, while adhering to legal, ethical, and safety standards. Graduates will be ready to enter the workforce as competent, confident, and career-ready Medical Assistants.

This 900-hour program combines classroom instruction and hands-on clinical training to prepare students for a career as a Medical Assistant. Students will learn administrative tasks such as scheduling, billing, and electronic health records management, as well as clinical procedures including vital signs, phlebotomy, injections, EKG, and basic laboratory techniques.

Emphasis is placed on patient safety, infection control, professional conduct, and practical application through supervised labs and clinical experiences.

How the 900 clock hours divide

600 theory hours300 lab hours

The career

What medical assistants do.

Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks. Their duties vary by location, specialty, and employer. Medical assistants typically:

Clinical tasks

Measure patients' vital signs, such as their blood pressure and weight
Help physicians with patient examinations
Give patients injections or medications as directed by physicians and as permitted by state law
Collect and prepare samples of blood and other specimens for laboratory tests

Administrative tasks

Interview patients and record their medical history
Schedule patient appointments
Enter patient information, such as their vital signs and test results, into medical records
Maintain inventory of medical and office supplies

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, “Medical Assistants” (opens in a new tab).

Curriculum

18 courses, 900 clock hours.

Administrative and academic courses

Course	Title	Hours
MA101	Medical Office Procedures	40
MA102	Medical Law, Ethics & Professional Conduct	30
MA103	Medical Terminology & Anatomy	50
MA104	Insurance, Billing & Coding	40
MA105	Electronic Health Records (EHR)	30
MA106	Communication & Patient Relations	30
MA107	Administrative Lab Procedures	30
MA108	Office Clinical Simulations	50

Clinical and laboratory courses

Course	Title	Hours
MA109	Vital Signs & Patient Assessment	40
MA110	Clinical Procedures & Instrumentation	80
MA111	Infection Control & Sanitation	40
MA112	Pharmacology & Medication Administration	60
MA113	Laboratory Procedures	60

Practical training and career preparation

Course	Title	Hours
MA114	Clinical Practicum / Hands-On Training	120
MA115	Professional Development & Career Skills	40
MA116	Medical Emergencies & Patient Safety	40
MA117	Capstone Project & Simulation	80
MA118	Certification Exam Preparation	40

Total900 clock hours

Program cost

Medical Assisting

Tuition: $8,000
Application fee: $0
Registration fee: $0
Books and supplies: Included
Total program cost: $8,000

Payment terms: Payment arrangements must be established prior to the start of classes. Tuition must be paid according to the student’s approved payment agreement.

Accepted payment methods: Cash, check or credit card.

Admission

Who can apply

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Enrollment is open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or individuals with valid authorization to study in the United States. Students must have the physical ability to perform basic clinical tasks and adhere to all health and safety regulations.

No entrance examination is required.

Admissions and enrollment steps

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