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Medical Assisting Advanced (A.S.)

The Associate in Science (A.S.) in Medical Assisting Advanced program prepares students to perform medical assistant duties under the direction of a physician/practitioner, including preparing examination rooms, taking vital signs, assisting in minor surgical procedures, giving injections, performing venipuncture, assisting in laboratory operations, taking x-rays and administering electrocardiograms. Program graduates can become medical assistants who learn to function in an administrative capacity, including patient communications, maintaining patient records, billing, scheduling appointments, ordering supplies and processing insurance claims.


This is a Selective Access program.

Degree: Associate in Science (A.S.)
Credit Hours: 65 Credits
Online Program : No
Program Code: 2315
Financial Aid Eligible : Yes

  hcic@fscj.edu
  (904) 646-2300


Certifications/Licensing

Graduates of the Medical Assisting Associate in Science degree program are eligible to sit for the following examinations:

If you are considering employment in a state other than Florida, click here to ensure the program curriculum meets the requirements to sit for licensure or certification testing in that state.


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