- Taylor College - Ocala, FL
MEDICAL ASSISTING
Taylor College's student-centered Medical Assisting program prepares you for your career as a Medical Assistant!
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We're Focused on YOUR Success as a Taylor College Medical Assisting Student
If you’re seeking an enjoyable and rewarding entry-level healthcare career, then Taylor College’s Medical Assisting program may be the perfect fit for you! By combining online curriculum with in-depth, on-campus training that includes hands-on application of clinical skills, patient consultation, and medical office protocols, our Medical Assisting program is designed to prepare you to step into the healthcare field with confidence.
In addition, the 160-hour externship in actual medical facilities will prepare you with the on-the-job skills you will need as an important part of any medical team.
Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the registry examinations to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), and/or a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
PROGRAM FAST FACTS
- 36 Weeks Program Length
- Graduates earn a diploma
- Hybrid* (on-campus and distance education) classes offered
- Small class sizes with one-to-one instruction
- Clinical held in actual medical facilities
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Why Choose Taylor?
- Phlebotomy Training
A unique benefit of Taylor’s Medical Assisting program is the inclusion of phlebotomy training, which prepares students for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician exam, as well as ECG training, which prepares students for the Certified EKG Technician exam.
- Clinical Skills
The medical procedures and lab techniques students learn include:
- Taking medical histories and recording vital signs
- Preparing patients for examination
- Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
- Performing basic laboratory tests on the premises
- Preparing and administering medications as directed
- Phlebotomy
- Performing electrocardiograms (ECG)
- Clerical Skills
In addition to clinical training, students learn these front office skills:
- Updating and filing patient medical records
- Completing insurance forms and handling correspondence
- Handling Billing & Bookkeeping
- Scheduling appointments, answering telephones, and greeting patients
- Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services
- Purchasing supplies and equipment
- Fully Equipped Labs
Taylor College combines qualified instruction with the medical facilities, equipment, and instruments you’d find in most medical assistant jobs.
- Accreditation
National Level
Taylor College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
ABHES is recognized by the Secretary of Education as a national accrediting body determined to be a reliable authority as to the quality of training offered by the educational institutions and programs it accredits. It’s approved and recognized scope includes degree and non-degree granting private, postsecondary institutions offering educational programs predominantly in allied health; and the programmatic accreditation of medical assistant, medical laboratory technician, and surgical technology programs. When you attend an ABHES-accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality.
State Level
Taylor College is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400; toll-free telephone number: (888) 224-6684; website: www.fldoe.org.
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What Does a Medical Assistant Do?
The medical office is a fast-paced environment that requires the assistance of qualified medical personnel. Medical Assistants (MA) multitasking abilities enable them to meet the demands of both physicians and patients alike.
MAs perform a variety of administrative and clinical skills. Clinical skills include obtaining medical histories and recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination, and assisting the Health Care Provider during the examination. MAs also collect and prepare laboratory specimens or perform basic laboratory tests on the premises.
Administrative skills may involve updating and filing patient medical records, electronic health records, handling correspondence, scheduling appointments, insurance form preparation, arranging for hospital admission, and laboratory services. In addition, MAs may also purchase and maintain supplies and equipment.
Some of the things you'll learn in Taylor's Medical Assisting program
- Preparing and administering medications
- How to prepare patients for examination
- How to take medical histories and record vital signs
- Medical terms and the context in which they're used
- How to perform phlebotomy and electrocardiograms
- The structure, function, and diseases of all body systems
- Medical office procedures
- How to create and maintain a medical record
- Signs and symptoms of common diseases and disorders
Where Can Medical Assistants Work?
Make a genuine difference in the lives of others and work side-by-side with physicians and nurses to assist patients. Most Medical Assistants work in physicians’ offices, health care centers, or clinics. There are also many medical assistant jobs available in hospitals, medical laboratories, and long-term care facilities.
Our Partnership With Heart of Florida Health Center
Taylor College partners with Heart of Florida Health center, one of the largest and most trusted healthcare providers, to support students pursuing healthcare careers and to help meet the growing demand for compassionate, skilled caregivers in Marion County.
Through this partnership, Taylor College presents qualified students in our Medical Assisting program for interviews with Heart of Florida. Selected students receive a tuition scholarship in exchange for an employment commitment with Heart of Florida Health Center upon program completion. This collaboration creates a direct pathway from education to employment, supports students financially as they pursue their training, and helps Heart of Florida continue delivering exceptional healthcare services to the communities it serves.
MEDICAL ASSISTING PROGRAM CURRICULUM
The following are the courses that you’ll take as part of the Medical Assisting program:
- Professional Communications
- Medical Terminology
- Introduction to Medical Billing and Coding
- Anatomy and Physiology Foundations
- Career Readiness
- Introduction to Medical Assisting
- Pathophysiology
- Clinical Examination Procedures
- Medical Office Procedures
- Clinical Laboratory Procedures
- Electronic Health Records
- Medical Law and Ethics
- MA Capstone
- Pharmacology Principles
- MA Externship
*Some courses included in this program are instructed in a distance learning (hybrid online) format.
We're Here To Help
You Get Started!
The admissions team at Taylor College is committed to assisting you throughout the process – whether you’re just beginning to investigate your educational options, or are ready to start the enrollment process.
One of our admissions representatives will speak with you about where you are in the process, your future career goals, and will help you determine if career education is right for you.
Visiting the campus is the best way to determine if Taylor College is the right fit for you. We’ll provide you with an individual campus tour where you’ll have an opportunity to see the classrooms and labs where you’ll receive your hands-on training.
Bring your parents, spouse or friends! Your success is important to your loved ones, so we invite them to be a part of the process.
Have Questions about Financial Planning?
We can help! Our Financial Aid Representatives can discuss what educational funding options may be available to you!
Additional Information
Graduates of Taylor’s Medical Assisting program are eligible to apply to take:
- CMA – Certified Medical Assistant through AAMA, American Association of Medical Assistants
- RMA – Registered Medical Assistant through AMT, American Medical Technologists
- CCMA – Certified Clinical Medical Assistant – through NHA, National HealthCareer Association
- CPT – Certified Phlebotomy Technician through NHA, National HealthCareer Association