Medical Assistant Miami Curriculum

Learn About Cambridge’s Medical Assistant Miami Curriculum

At Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology, we offer a Medical Assistant diploma program for students looking to jumpstart their medical careers. In Miami, we offer flexible online and classroom learning, hands-on training and so much more. Our program gives students the education and training they need for success.

Develop the Skills You Need to Thrive in Medical Assisting

The Medical Assistant diploma program covers a vast range of topics to help you develop the skills you need to thrive in your career in just 36 weeks. Some of these topics include:

• Radiography
• Medical assisting
• Anatomy
• Administrative procedures
• Electrocardiography
• Health basics
• Phlebotomy
• Pharmacology

We give students the knowledge necessary to work in a wide range of settings including hospitals, clinics, doctor’s offices and long-term care facilities. However, we go above and beyond by offering additional coursework in radiology, giving students the option to explore other career opportunities and certifications. After successful completion, students are free to seek entry-level employment in the field.

The Many Benefits of Our Medical Assistant Program

From flexible learning environments to professional externships, our Miami location offers many benefits to each of our students including:

• Unique learning environments: Students take part in classroom lectures, hands-on training and clinical externships in local medical facilities. Students receive hands-on training in the field to prepare them for their career.
• Preparation for certification: Our curriculum was developed to cover all foundational subjects and meet the standards of various healthcare certification organizations. We help students be successful during their time with us and during their required certification process.
• Exam prep: Our students who complete the Medical Assistant program successfully are eligible to sit for the CMA, RMA and NCCT national registry and certification exams. We also offer tools and support to successfully prepare for these exams.

Throughout the 36-week Medical Assistant program, students will complete required coursework including:

Course Code	Course Description	Clock Hours
HC101	Heath Core and Body Systems	100
XR101	Introduction to Radiography for the Medical Assistant	80
XR102	Radiography of the Chest, Upper Extremities & Shoulder	70
XR103	Radiography of the Lower Extremities, Abdomen & Pelvis	70
XR104	Radiography of the Skull & Spine	70
MA100	Introduction to Medical Assisting	20
MA101	Administrative Medical Office Procedures	80
MA103	Anatomy / Physiology / Related Diseases	80
MA104	Electrocardiography	80
MA105	Pharmacology/ Medication Administration	80
PH101	Phlebotomy	120
MA106	Clinical Procedures	100
MA107	Medical Assisting Externship	200
	Total Hours	1150

Ready to Start Your Medical Assistant Career in Miami?

The Medical Assistant diploma program at Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology prepares students in Miami for a successful career. To learn more about the program or to get started today, reach out to us by calling 877-206-4279.