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Find Your True Potential in Medical Assisting in Florida

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Medical Assisting programs at four Florida campuses

Certifications

Prepare for the CMA® or RMA™

Pursue a fulfilling career with faster than average growth in the Sunshine State

Eligible new students could save up to $4K with the Medical Assisting Inspire Grant and earn their Medical Assisting Diploma for around $12,100 when they complete four online self-directed assesments.

If you've got a mind for medicine and a heart for healing, our hands-on Medical Assisting Diploma program will help you quickly start your healthcare journey. Our program is offered at the Central Pasco, Fort Myers, Ocala and Tampa/Brandon campuses in Florida.

As a Medical Assisting student in Florida, you'll learn the direct patient care and office administrative skills needed to help you be career-ready, through a blend of online and on-campus coursework.

We'll be supporting you at every step with academic advising, librarian support, peer educators, peer tutoring, financial aid for those who qualify, career services and 24/7 tech support.

Upon graduation, you will be prepared to take a medical assisting industry standard certification, either the CMA or RMA.


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Get Knowledge Credit®

Rasmussen values the skills and knowledge you bring to the classroom. Students can take up to 4 self-directed assessments to show they don’t need to take the classes, saving around $5,100 in tuition.

Gain Skills for Direct Patient Care

Through simulation labs, you can build confidence by practicing hands-on skills like EKG testing, administering injections and blood draws, and performing in-house clinical lab testing and specimen collection, as well as CPR and First Aid.

Develop Administrative and Clinical Operation Skills

From appointment scheduling, check-ins and collecting co-pays to learning how to input patient information into an electronic health record system (EHR), you'll gain experience and knowledge in clinic operations.

Job Market Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the projected job growth potential between 2023 and 2033 for medical assistants is 15%, which is faster than average.

"My career will allow me to present all of the skills I have learned throughout this journey to individuals who will come to me seeking medical care and guidance… I encourage everyone who takes an interest in the medical field to at least put thought into becoming a medical assistant. You will not regret it."

Chasady C., Medical Assisting Graduate

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