Medical Assisting Diploma Program

If working in the medical field is a dream of yours, the Medical Assisting training program at Southern Technical College is a great place to get started. In our Medical Assisting program, you can prepare to work along side physicians and other healthcare professionals in a challenging and fast-paced environment.

At Southern Technical College, our Medical Assisting diploma program is designed to be completed in 10 months. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to work in a variety of healthcare settings, performing duties like scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and more. Join this exciting and growing career field.

Program overview:

  • 10-month diploma program
  • A set of required materials and textbooks are provided at no additional cost
  • Hands-on learning
  • Eligible to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam

Why Southern Technical College:

  • Day and evening classes available
  • Small class sizes
  • Accredited
  • Faculty of industry professionals
  • Resume building and interviewing prep
  • Financial aid available to those who qualify

You’ll study both the administrative and clinical aspects of the medical field and participate in clinical laboratory classes, where you can apply the knowledge you’ve gained. Emphasis is placed on medical theory and terminology, as well as the practices and procedures associated with the operation of a healthcare facility such as private physicians offices, health clinics and hospitals.

Is a Career as a Medical Assistant Right for You?

Take the STC “Medical Assisting Career Training Readiness Quiz”

This fun, online quiz takes 3 minutes to complete and you’ll get a personalized report. Identify your strengths and social style plus the training and positions you’re best suited for. Get Your Medical Assisting Career Training Readiness Score Now.

Course Titles

Introduction to Health Careers
Medical Terminology
Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology
Clinical Skills for Medical Assistants
Medical Procedures
Fundamentals of Pharmacology
Allied Health Laboratory Skills
Medical Assisting Externship
Introduction to Electronic Health Records

If you’re considering schools for medical assisting programs in Florida, it’s time to find out why Southern Technical College is the place for you. Contact us today to get started.

Career options upon graduation

  • Diagnostic Laboratories
  • Hospitals
  • Nursing Care Facilities
  • Physicians‘ Offices
  • Outpatient Care Centers
  • Urgent Care Centers
  • Walk-In Clinics

Medical Assisting program is available at these locations:

Why Southern Tech?

At Southern Technical College we strive to provide an education that will prepare students to pursue successful careers and lead enriched lives.

Based on the current market demands, we seek to provide the most relevant knowledge to our students and strive to ensure that our technology, our curriculum and our faculty are in-touch with today’s and tomorrow’s industry needs.

Financial Assistance Options

This is most often the scariest part of your decision to go to college, but don’t worry, our staff will walk you through the process step-by-step. Financial Aid is available to those who qualify.

  • Federal Pell Grant
  • William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program
  • Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students
  • Veterans’ Benefits and Assistance

Career Training Readiness Quiz

This fun, online quiz takes 3-minutes to complete and you’ll get a personalized report which identifies your strengths and social style. Plus you will discover the training and positions you’re best suited for.