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Our 18-week hybrid program combines online learning and in-person practice. Weekly homework prepares students to master technical skills in Saturday classes.
Students spend 4.5 hours practicing hands-on skills each week in an actual medical office.
By combining online learning and in-person, hands-on practice, we offer the fastest
path to becoming a high-quality Medical Assistant.
Externship
Fort Lauderdale Medical Assistant School's 80-hour externship program provides our students with the real-world experience they need to become confident and qualified medical assistants.
The externship portion of our course allows our students the opportunity to work under the direct guidance of experienced medical professionals in a local medical office. Students at Fort Lauderdale Medical Assistant School are eligible to begin their externships after week 8. Although we encourage our students to find their own externships, our Academic Advisors are here to help guide students in identifying potential opportunities in the area and assist with applications.
Licensure and Certification
Fort Lauderdale Medical Assistant School is approved and regulated by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, and the Florida Department of Education The Medical Assistant Program prepares students for National Commission for Certifying Agencies, or NCCA- accredited certification through the National Healthcare Association (NHA). Upon passing the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam, students receive their CCMA certificate. Graduating students also receive a certificate of completion showing they went through our training program and their BLS (CPR) card.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Week #1
Students explore the world of medical assistant responsibilities, growing familiar with critical fields like infection control, medical anatomy, and the layout of a medical office.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Week #2
Add appointment scheduling, health documentation, and record-keeping to your growing list of new medical skills. Explore digital charting in both a virtual and real-life medical environment. Learn the basics of patient screening and vital measurement.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Week #3
Continue your education in health history documentation, vital sign measurement, and diagnostic testing. Gain hands-on experience in urinalysis, urine HCG, and rapid flu and strep tests, emphasizing accurate documentation and quick diagnostics.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Week #4
Learn the importance of accurate documentation and safe injection techniques. Explore the specifics of documenting health histories and physicals, and practice measuring vital signs and administering injections.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Week #5
Learn to document health histories and physicals, measure vital signs, and perform phlebotomy. Explore the importance of accurate documentation and blood draw techniques.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Week #6
Continue to learn to document health histories and physicals, measure vital signs, and perform finger sticks for blood glucose testing. Explore the significance of accurate documentation and blood testing procedures in clinical settings.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Week #7
Explore new concepts in health history documentation, vital sign measurement, and EKG interpretation. Learn the importance of accurate documentation and the role of EKGs in diagnosing heart conditions and managing wounds.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Week #8
Learn basic life support techniques for adults, children, and infants. Explore the certification process through lectures, videos, and hands-on skills practice, with recertification required every two years.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Week #9
Explore new concepts in health history documentation, vital sign measurement, and injection techniques. Learn the importance of precise documentation and safe administration of IM deltoid, ventrogluteal, and subcutaneous injections.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Week #10
Review the process of documenting health histories, measuring vital signs, and setting up for Pap smears. Begin education on the importance of accurate documentation and the role of Pap smears in women's health.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Week #11
Students will continue documenting health histories, measuring vital signs, and performing advanced phlebotomy techniques. The course reinforces essential skills for effective patient care.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Week #12
Students will document health histories, measure vital signs, and conduct vision and hearing tests. The course also covers pediatric care, including body measurements and vital sign assessment, with a focus on accurate documentation and patient evaluation.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Week #13
Students will learn to document health histories, measure vital signs, and apply splints. The course provides hands-on experience in these key procedures to ensure patient safety and effective care.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Week #14
This course equips students for success by helping them craft standout resumes and sharpen their interview skills for landing their ideal job.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Week #15
Students will be thoroughly prepared to excel in the certification examination, providing them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to navigate and complete the exam successfully.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Week #16
This course prepares students with the practical skills and knowledge needed to excel in the hands-on lab test, ensuring they can demonstrate their proficiency in real-world scenarios.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Week #17
This course tests students' understanding and ability to apply the hands-on lab skills they've learned, ensuring they can confidently use them in real-world situations.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Week #18
Students can take the national certification examination in this course, allowing them to earn their professional credentials.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Students explore the world of medical assistant responsibilities, growing familiar with critical fields like infection control, medical anatomy, and the layout of a medical office.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
Add appointment scheduling, health documentation, and record-keeping to your growing list of new medical skills. Explore digital charting in both a virtual and real-life medical environment. Learn the basics of patient screening and vital measurement.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
Continue your education in health history documentation, vital sign measurement, and diagnostic testing. Gain hands-on experience in urinalysis, urine HCG, and rapid flu and strep tests, emphasizing on accurate documentation and quick diagnostics.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
Learn the importance of accurate documentation and safe injection techniques. Explore the specifics of documenting health histories and physicals, and practice measuring vital signs and administering injections.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
Learn to document health histories and physicals, measure vital signs, and perform phlebotomy. Explore the importance of accurate documentation and blood draw techniques.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
Continue to learn to document health histories and physicals, measure vital signs, and perform finger sticks for blood glucose testing. Explore the significance of accurate documentation and blood testing procedures in clinical settings.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
Explore new concepts in health history documentation, vital sign measurement, and EKG interpretation. Learn the importance of accurate documentation and the role of EKGs in diagnosing heart conditions and managing wounds.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
Learn basic life support techniques for adults, children, and infants. Explore the certification process through lectures, videos, and hands-on skills practice, with recertification required every two years.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
Explore new concepts in health history documentation, vital sign measurement, and injection techniques. Learn the importance of precise documentation and safe administration of IM deltoid, ventrogluteal, and subcutaneous injections.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
Review the process of documenting health histories, measuring vital signs, and setting up for Pap smears. Begin education on the importance of accurate documentation and the role of Pap smears in women's health.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
Students will continue documenting health histories, measuring vital signs, and performing advanced phlebotomy techniques. The course reinforces essential skills for effective patient care.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
Students will document health histories, measure vital signs, and conduct vision and hearing tests. The course also covers pediatric care, including body measurements and vital sign assessment, focusing on accurate documentation and patient evaluation.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
Students will learn to document health histories, measure vital signs, and apply splints. The course provides hands-on experience in these key procedures to ensure patient safety and effective care.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
This course equips students for success by helping them craft standout resumes and sharpen their interview skills for landing their ideal job.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
Students will be thoroughly prepared to excel in the certification examination, providing them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to navigate and complete the exam successfully.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
This course prepares students with the practical skills and knowledge needed to excel in the hands-on lab test, ensuring they can demonstrate their proficiency in real-world scenarios.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
This course tests students' understanding and ability to apply the hands-on lab skills they've learned, ensuring they can confidently use them in real-world situations.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
Students can take the national certification examination in this course, allowing them to earn their professional credentials.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the medical field.
Job Placement Assistance
We’re with you from start to finish! We’ll help you transition from student to professional by offering:
Interview Preparation
Ace your interviews with confidence! Our interview preparation covers a wide range of job roles, and we’ll provide common interview questions and other tools to ensure you’re a standout candidate.
Resume Review
Your resume is your ticket to landing your dream job, and we’ll help you make it shine! Our experienced team offers personalized resume reviews, with feedback and suggestions to ensure your resume will catch the attention of potential employers.
Partner Employers
Access to exclusive job opportunities from our network of partner employers in Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding areas. Our connections can open doors to your new career!
We're committed to empowering you to reach your career goals, and our team will provide the support and resources you need in a competitive job market to unlock your future!
Program Requirements
To enroll in this program, you must provide:
Proof of high school completion
We can accept a U.S. high school diploma, GED, or U.S. college transcript with your high school graduation date.
U.S. government-issued photo ID.
You must be at least 17 years old. If you're under 18, we will require written permission from a parent or legal guardian to enroll.
U.S. government-issued photo ID.
You must be at least 17 years old. If you're under 18, we will require written permission from a parent or legal guardian to enroll.
Proof of U.S. citizenship.
This can be your Social Security Number or a TIN with a valid work permit.
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Medical assistants may perform many different clinical duties including taking and recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, etc. Administrative tasks are as equally important in the medical assisting field and medical assistants are also in charge of scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, working with insurance files, and billing.
Assistants are responsible for making patients feel at ease while also preparing them for treatment. During medical visits, assistants often work alongside the doctor.