Medical Assisting is one of the fastest growing careers. Students can find employment
in physicians’ offices, health maintenance organizations, health departments, and
hospitals. Explore a career in Medical Assisting.
Estimated expenses over the 11-month program.
| ITEM |
COST |
| Total Expense Estimate |
$2,000.00 |
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All courses require approval from Marta Braun-Kane before registering.
Accreditation Status
The Medical Assisting Program at Sandhills Community College is accredited by:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 210-2350
Upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Graduates
of CAAHEP accredited medical assisting program may be eligible to sit for the American
Association of Medical Assistants’ (AAMA) Certification Examination to become Certified
Medical Assistants, CMA (AAMA).
American Association of Medical Assisting Endowment
20 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 1575
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 899-1500
Students must present a high school diploma, any and all college credits, and immunization records from birth to present. A workkeys
test may be needed for math and english if applicable.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Special Requirements: Approval is needed from Marta Braun-Kane before registering for this class.
This 5-month hybrid course covers administrative duties training. Students also work
on resumes, interview skills, and exam preparation.
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Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Special Requirements: Approval is needed from Marta Braun-Kane before registering
for this class.
This 5-month hybrid course covers clinical hands-on training. Students also work on
resumes, interview skills, and exam preparation.
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Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Special Requirements: Approval is needed from Marta Braun-Kane before registering
for this class.
This 5-month hybrid course includes an unpaid practicum, which gives the medical assisting
student at least 160 hours of unpaid hands-on experience working in one or more ambulatory
healthcare settings. Students also work on resumes, interview skills, and exam preparation.
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