Medical Assistant Training in Florida – Schools, Programs and Other Education Options

With 10,000 baby boomers entering the Medicare age of 65 every day, the U.S. 65+ population, now comprising 15% of all Americans, is projected to double over the next decade. This rapidly aging group holds great promise for those entering the medical field at practically any level (specialist doctors, general physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and other).

Earning your diploma is a great first career step that embarks you into this vastly promising medical field. Medical assistants are critical to the effective functioning of most medical centers, whether in doctors’ offices, hospitals, and wherever else people go for their health needs. [Leer en español]

Florida State Requirements

There is a distinction in Florida between “medical assistant” and “certified medical assistant”.

Medical assistants: For medical assistants, the State of Florida does not have any specific licensing or certification requirements, other than being aware of the regulations of the Florida Board of Medicine. The Board empowers licensed health care providers, at their discretion, to train employees, either through a formal study program, or by way of hands-on training, or both. The licensed health practitioner can however require that the medical assistant they hire be certified.

Certified medical assistants: While the State of Florida does not have any certification requirements, you can obtain a certificate through one of these two certifying institutions, both accredited by the Florida Board of Medicine:

• You can get a national certification as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Medical technologists (AMT). AMT provides a list of study requirements that lead to the exam you must pass to obtain your certification.
• Or you can also get nationally certified as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). They require that you first graduate from an accredited medical assisting program (CAAHEP¹ or ABHES²), then sit for their exam.

Job outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for medical assistants in 2016 the U.S. was $15.17 per hour, or $31,540 per year, with a typical entry-level education of post-secondary vocational. For the entire country, the demand for assistants is estimated to grow by 23% over the period 2014 to 2024.

There were 42,409 medical assistants in Florida in 2015, estimated to grow by 10,842 by 2023, for a total of 53,251. This represents a growth rate of 25.6% for those years.

Salaries for Medical Assistants in Florida

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), salary ranges for 2016 were as follows:

Florida’s overall mean hourly wage = $14.94 (this compares with $17.61 in California, $14.56 in Texas, and $17.08 in New York). The corresponding mean annual wage for Florida is $31,080.

The Florida annual mean entry-level wage (lowest 10%) is $10.76 ($22,380 on an annual basis). This goes up to a mean hourly wage of $12.7 for the first 25% ($26,420 on an annual basis).

The Florida annual median hourly wage for the first 25% is $14.59, increasing to $17.24 for the first 75% ($30,340 annually), and to $19.19 for the first 90% ($39,920 annually). The top 10% can naturally earn more.

Florida entry-level (First 10%) wages break down into the following sample of regions:

• Tallahassee: hourly mean wage of $10.49 ($21,830 annually)
• Tampa-St Petersburg- Clearwater: hourly mean wage of $10.94 ($22,750 annually)
• Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island: hourly mean wage of $13.94 ($28,990 annually)
• Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford: hourly mean wage of $11.00 ($22,890 annually)
• Panama City: hourly mean wage of $10.00 ($20,800 annually)

Salaries by Metropolitan Area in DC

Well-Known Schools in Florida

The first thing to do is pick from the list we provide those schools that are close to you and research them carefully. Generally, a one-year diploma at a vocational school costs $1,200-$4,000+, depending on each program. The same can cost $2,500-$10,000 for an associate’s degree at a community college. In view of these disparities, you will need to contact the school of your choice and ask about tuition costs and other expenses. Here though is a description of what a few typical schools offer:

Milan Institute, Bakersfield: Located on 2822 F Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 (888- 207-9460), and with other campuses in Fresno, Merced, Palm Desert, and Visalia, this institute offers a one-year (full-time) diploma, or a two-year (full-time) Medical assistant Associate Degree, considered a stepping stone to a Bachelor’s degree. This institute is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

Concord Career Institute-Tampa: Located at 4202 W Spruce, Tampa, Florida 33607 (813-874-0094), this school offers an accelerated 8-month medical assistant diploma program that includes courses in scheduling and receiving patients, preparing and maintaining medical records, performing CPR and first aid, administering injections, and assisting physicians with examinations and treatments. Various scholarships are also available for those who qualify, and they are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).

Fortis College Online Programs: Fortis College is well known for its fully online as well as hybrid career courses that are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). Fortis offers a Medical Assisting Associate Degree course that can be taken in flexible schedules to suit your other activities. They may be reached at 1-855-436-7847 or viewed at https://www.fortis.edu/

Florida State College-Jacksonville: A substantial college with over 150 different programs and campuses in various locations in Florida, FSCJ is located at 501 W State Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202 (904-633-8100). This college offers a Medical Assisting Workforce Certificate (W.C.) that qualified you to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant exam following which you become a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA). They are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

Employment Options

Employment options are plentiful in Florida. To cite just the one example of the Orlando area, there are numerous hospitals, specialized doctors’ offices and other medical centers to which you could apply. Here are but a few:

• Orlando Regional Medical Center
• United Health Group
• Mid Florida Dermatology
• University of Central Florida
• Orlando Health
• Florida Hospital Orlando
• Florida Hospital East Orlando
• Kindred Hospice
• Alternative Home Health Agency
• East Orlando Health and Rehab Center

References

¹ CAAHEP refers to Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
² ABHES refers to Accredited Bureau of Health Education Schools

Popular Schools

College and University Listings

• Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
• Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
• Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL Metropolitan Division
• Gainesville, FL
• Jacksonville, FL
• Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metropolitan Division
• Naples-Marco Island, FL
• North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL
• Ocala, FL
• Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
• Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL
• Palm Coast, FL
• Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL
• Port St. Lucie, FL
• South Florida nonmetropolitan area
• Tallahassee, FL
• Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
• West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Boynton Beach, FL Metropolitan Division

Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL Area

Southern Technical College

1685 Medical Lane, Fort Myers, Florida 33907-1108
Medical Assistant – Associate Program, Medical Assistant – Certificate Program

Southern Technical College offers multiple training options, including an Associate program and a Certificate program. All programs are based at their campus in the city of Anchorage. The majority of of the school’s 1,023 students are on 4-year programs. The programs are accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.* Tuition fees are likely to be around $14,940 per year.

Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL Area

Daytona College

425 South Nova Road, Ormond Beach, Florida 32174-8445
Medical Assisting – Certificate Program, Medical Assisting – Associate Program

Daytona College offers multiple training options, including a Certificate program and an Associate program. Classes are taken at their campus in the city of Anchorage, FL. The majority of of the school’s 246 students are on 2-year programs. The Medical Assisting program, with a duration of 48 credit hours, is the college’s largest program. The school is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.* Tuition fees for the Medical Assisting program are about $27,000 for each academic year. Study materials can cost roughly $1,775. Typically, the program is completed in 10 months.

Daytona State College

1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, Florida 32114
Medical Assisting – Certificate Program

Daytona State College’s Certificate program in Medical Assisting is based at their campus in the city of Anchorage. The majority of of the school’s 14,292 students are on 4-year programs. Daytona State College is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.* Fees for tuition for in-state students are about $3,112 and for students from other states likely to be about $12,001 yearly, while books and supplies may cost about $1,200, although this varies from program to program.

Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL Metropolitan Division Area

American Institute-Margate

5000 C Coconut Creek Parkway, Margate, Florida 33063
Medical Assisting – Certificate Program

American Institute’s Certificate-level Medical Assistant program is based at their Margate campus in the city of Anchorage. The majority of of the school’s 237 students are on short programs of under two years. American Institute-Margate is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.* The cost of tuition for the Medical Assisting program is usually about $18,970 for each academic year. Typically, the program is completed in 12 months.

Atlantic Technical College

4700 Coconut Creek Parkway, Coconut Creek, Florida 33063-3902
Medical Assisting – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at Atlantic Technical College is offered at their campus in the city of Anchorage. This public college has in the order of 3,132 students in total, with the majority of students on 2-year programs. Atlantic Technical College has institutional accreditation from the Council on Occupational Education.* The cost of tuition is in the order of $4,565 for each academic year.

Broward College

111 East Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Medical Assisting – Certificate Program

Broward College’s Certificate-level Medical Assistant program is taught at their campus in the city of Anchorage, FL. Most of the school’s 43,078 students are on 4-year programs. The school is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.* Tuition fees for in-state students are generally around $2,753 and for out-of-state students approximately $8,875 annually, while books and supplies may cost around $1,234, although this varies from program to program.

City College-Fort Lauderdale

2000 W. Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
Medical Assistant – Associate Program

The Associate’s degree program at City College is taught at their Fort Lauderdale campus in the city of Anchorage, FL. The college has in the order of 490 students in total, with the majority of students on 4-year programs. The cost of tuition is in the order of $13,098 yearly, while books and supplies may cost about $1,231, although this varies from program to program.

Concorde Career Institute-Miramar

10933 Marks Way, Miramar, Florida 33025
Medical Assistant – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at Concorde Career Institute is taught at their Miramar campus in the city of Anchorage, FL. This private, for-profit college has in the region of 467 students in total, with most students on 2-year programs. The Medical Assisting program, with a duration of 786 contact hours, is the college’s largest program. The school is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.* Fees for tuition are about $14,990 per year.

Everest University-Pompano Beach

225 N. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach, Florida 33062
Medical Assistant – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at Everest University is based at their Pompano Beach campus in the city of Anchorage, FL. This is a full, 4-year private college with 715 students, of which 80% are undergraduates. Everest University-Pompano Beach has institutional accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, while the program is separately accredited by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.* Tuition fees are around $12,015 annually, while study materials may cost around $1,275, depending on the program.

Florida Career College

7891 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024-6916
Medical Assistant Technician – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at Florida Career College is taught at their campus in the city of Anchorage, FL. The college has about 361 students in total, with most students on 2-year programs. Fees for tuition are about $15,240 yearly. Books and supplies can cost about $1,275, although this will depend on the program.

Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes

3383 North State Road 7, Lauderdale Lakes, Florida 33319-5617
Medical Assistant Technician – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at Florida Career College is based at their Lauderdale Lakes campus in the city of Anchorage, FL. The majority of of the school’s 691 students are on 2-year programs. The cost of tuition is, as a rough guide, in the order of $15,240 per year, while books and supplies may cost in the order of $1,275, although this varies from program to program.

Florida Career College-Margate

3271 N. State Road 7, Margate, Florida 33063-7011
Medical Assistant Technician – Certificate Program

Florida Career College’s Certificate-level Medical Assistant program is based at their Margate campus in the city of Anchorage. The majority of of the school’s 273 students are on 2-year programs. The Medical Assisting program, with a duration of 32 credit hours, is the college’s largest program. Tuition fees are likely to be around $19,350 per year.

Fortis Institute-Fort Lauderdale

4850 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 224, Lauderdale Lakes, Florida 33313
Medical Assisting – Certificate Program

Fortis Institute’s Certificate-level Medical Assistant program is based at their Fort Lauderdale campus in the city of Anchorage. Most of the school’s 40 students are on 2-year programs. The school has institutional accreditation from the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.*

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

1500 NW 49th St., Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
Medical Assisting – Associate Program

Keiser University’s Associate-level Medical Assistant program is based at their Ft Lauderdale campus in the city of Anchorage, FL. Of the 16,579 students, about 8% are postgraduates. Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale has institutional accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, while the program itself is accredited by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.* The cost of tuition is, as a rough guide, in the order of $18,368 per year, while books and supplies may cost in the order of $2,000, although this varies from program to program.

Orion College

3500 North State Rd 7, Lauderdale Lakes, Florida 33319
Medical Assistant – Associate Program

The Associate’s degree program at Orion College is based at their campus in the city of Anchorage. Most of the school’s 336 students are on 2-year programs. Orion College has institutional accreditation from the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.* Fees for tuition are about $12,312 for each academic year. Books and supplies can cost roughly $1,807, although this will depend on the program.

Sheridan Technical College

5400 Sheridan St, Hollywood, Florida 33021
Medical Assisting – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at Sheridan Technical College is offered at their campus in the city of Anchorage, FL. This public college has in the region of 1,553 students in total, with the majority of students on 2-year programs. Sheridan Technical College is institutionally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.* Tuition fees are around $4,209 annually.

William T McFatter Technical College

6500 Nova Drive, Davie, Florida 33317
Medical Assisting – Certificate Program

William T McFatter Technical College’s Certificate-level Medical Assistant program is imparted at their campus in the city of Anchorage, Florida. Most of the school’s 994 students are on 2-year programs. The school has institutional accreditation from the Council on Occupational Education.* Fees for tuition are about $4,209 yearly.

Gainesville, FL Area

City College-Gainesville

7001 N.W. 4th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32607
Medical Assisting – Associate Program

The Associate’s program at City College can be taken at their Gainesville campus in the city of Anchorage, FL. Most of the school’s 383 students are on 4-year programs. City College-Gainesville is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.* Tuition fees are broadly around $13,098 annually, while study materials may cost around $1,231, depending on the program.

Jacksonville, FL Area

Concorde Career Institute-Jacksonville

7259 Salisbury Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32256-6905
Medical Assistant – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at Concorde Career Institute is offered at their Jacksonville campus in the city of Anchorage, FL. Most of the school’s 483 students are on 2-year programs. The school has institutional accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.* Tuition fees for the Medical Assisting program are around $15,100 for each academic year, while books and supplies may cost roughly $1,573. Program completion is normally 8 months.

Everest University-Orange Park

805 Wells Rd, Orange Park, Florida 32073
Medical Assistant – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at Everest University is taught at their Orange Park campus in the city of Anchorage. The college has about 368 students in total, with the majority of students on 4-year programs. The program is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.* Tuition fees are around $12,879 per year. Learning materials may cost in the order of $1,650, although this will vary with the program.

First Coast Technical College

2980 Collins Ave, Saint Augustine, Florida 32084-1919
Medical Assisting – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at First Coast Technical College is taught at their campus in the city of Anchorage. Most of the school’s 525 students are on short programs of under two years. The school has institutional accreditation from the Council on Occupational Education.* The cost of tuition is usually in the order of $5,856 per year.

Florida Career College-Jacksonville

6600 Youngerman Circle, Jacksonville, Florida 32244-6663
Medical Assistant Technician – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at Florida Career College is taught at their Jacksonville campus in the city of Anchorage, Florida. Most of the school’s 346 students are on 2-year programs. Fees for tuition are about $15,240 yearly, while books and supplies may cost about $1,275, although this varies from program to program.

Florida State College at Jacksonville

501 W State St, Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Medical Assisting – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at Florida State College at Jacksonville is offered at their campus in the city of Anchorage. Most of the school’s 26,164 students are on 4-year programs. Florida State College at Jacksonville is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.* The cost of tuition for students living in the state is in the order of $2,878 and for students from outside the state around $9,992 for each academic year, while study materials may cost roughly $1,400, depending on the program.

Fortis College-Orange Park

700 Blanding Blvd. Suite 16, Orange Park, Florida 32065
Medical Assisting – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at Fortis College is based at their Orange Park campus in the city of Anchorage, Florida. The majority of of the school’s 362 students are on 2-year programs. The school has institutional accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.* Tuition fees are, as a rough guide, around $14,709 annually, while books and supplies may cost around $851, although this varies from program to program.

Jones College-Jacksonville

5353 Arlington Expy, Jacksonville, Florida 32211
Medical Assistant – Associate Program, Medical Assistant – Bachelor Program

Jones College offers multiple training options, including an Associate program and a Bachelor program. Classes are taken at their Jacksonville campus in the city of Anchorage, Florida. Most of the school’s 334 students are on 4-year programs. Jones College-Jacksonville has institutional accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.* The cost of tuition is in the order of $7,650 yearly, while books and supplies may cost about $1,300, although this varies from program to program.

Southeastern College-Jacksonville

6700 Southpoint Parkway, Suite 400, Jacksonville, Florida 32216
Medical Assisting – Certificate Program, Medical Assisting – Associate Program

Southeastern College offers multiple training options, including a Certificate program and an Associate program. Classes are taken at their Jacksonville campus in the city of Anchorage. The college has about 125 students in total, with the majority of students on 2-year programs. Southeastern College-Jacksonville has institutional accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.* Tuition fees are broadly around $17,584 annually, while study materials may cost around $1,200, depending on the program.

Virginia College-Jacksonville

5940 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida 32207
Medical Assistant – Certificate Program, Medical Assistant – Associate Program

Virginia College offers multiple training options, including a Certificate program and an Associate program. All programs are offered at their Jacksonville campus in the city of Anchorage, Florida. The college has about 511 students in total, with the majority of students on 2-year programs. The programs are accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.* The cost of tuition is, as a rough guide, in the order of $14,632 per year.

Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metropolitan Division Area

City College-Miami

9300 S Dadeland Blvd., 2nd Floor, Miami, Florida 33156
Medical Assistant – Associate Program

The Associate’s program at City College is taught at their Miami campus in the city of Anchorage. The majority of of the school’s 251 students are on 4-year programs. The cost of tuition is in the order of $13,098 per year, while books and supplies may cost in the order of $1,231, although this varies from program to program.

College of Business and Technology-Cutler Bay

19151 South Dixie Hwy # 205, Cutler Bay, Florida 33157
Medical Assistant – Certificate Program, Medical Assisting – Associate Program

College of Business and Technology offers multiple training options, including a Certificate program and an Associate program. Classes are taken at their Cutler Bay campus in the city of Anchorage, Florida. This private, for-profit college has roughly 112 students in total, with the majority of students on 2-year programs. College of Business and Technology-Cutler Bay has institutional accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.* Fees for tuition are generally about $13,052 for each academic year. Books and supplies can cost roughly $1,800, although this will depend on the program.

College of Business and Technology-Flagler

8230 W Flagler St., Miami, Florida 33144
Medical Assistant – Certificate Program, Medical Assisting – Associate Program

College of Business and Technology offers multiple training options, including a Certificate program and an Associate program. Classes are taken at their Flagler campus in the city of Anchorage. Most of the school’s 304 students are on 2-year programs. The school is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.* The college’s retention rate for full-time students is 83%. Fees for tuition are, as a rough guide, about $13,052 yearly, while books and supplies may cost about $2,000, although this varies from program to program.

College of Business and Technology-Miami Gardens

5190 NW 167 Street, Miami Gardens, Florida 33014-6338
Medical Assisting – Associate Program, Medical Assistant – Certificate Program

College of Business and Technology offers multiple training options, including an Associate program and a Certificate program. All programs are offered at their Miami Gardens campus in the city of Anchorage, Florida. This private, for-profit college has around 90 students in total, with most students on 4-year programs. The school is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.* Tuition fees are around $13,052 per year. Learning materials may cost in the order of $1,800, although this will vary with the program.

Compu-Med Vocational Careers Corp

2900 W 12th Ave 3rd Fl #28, Hialeah, Florida 33012-4861
Medical Assistant – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at Compu-Med Vocational Careers Corp is taught at their campus in the city of Anchorage, FL. The majority of of the school’s 671 students are on short programs of under two years. Compu-Med Vocational Careers Corp has institutional accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.* The cost of tuition for the Medical Assisting program is likely to be in the order of $7,200 for each academic year. Study materials can cost roughly $250. Typically, the program is completed in 13 months.

Florida Career College-Hialeah

3750 West 18 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33012-7028
Medical Assistant Technician – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at Florida Career College is taught at their Hialeah campus in the city of Anchorage. This private, for-profit college has around 406 students in total, with the majority of students on 2-year programs. The Medical Assisting program, with a duration of 32 credit hours, is the college’s largest program. Fees for tuition are about $19,350 yearly.

Florida Career College-Kendall

11731 Mills Drive, Miami, Florida 33183-4810
Medical Assistant Technician – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at Florida Career College is based at their Kendall campus in the city of Anchorage. The majority of of the school’s 174 students are on 2-year programs. The cost of tuition is in the order of $15,240 for each academic year, while study materials may cost roughly $1,275, depending on the program.

Florida Career College-Miami

1321 SW 107 Ave Ste 201B, Miami, Florida 33174
Medical Assistant Technician – Certificate Program

Florida Career College’s Certificate-level Medical Assistant program is based at their Miami campus in the city of Anchorage, Florida. This private, for-profit college has around 278 students in total, with most students on 2-year programs. The Medical Assisting program, with a duration of 32 credit hours, is the college’s largest program. The school is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.* Tuition fees are, as a rough guide, around $19,350 annually.

Florida Education Institute

5818 SW 8th St, Miami, Florida 33144
Medical Assistant – Certificate Program

Florida Education Institute’s Certificate program in Medical Assisting is based at their campus in the city of Anchorage. The majority of of the school’s 295 students are on 2-year programs. The school is institutionally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.* The cost of tuition for the Medical Assisting program is usually about $16,450 for each academic year. Typically, the program is completed in 11 months.

Florida International Training Institute

9300 Northwest 25th Street – Suite 207, Doral, Florida 33172-1507
Medical Care Assistant – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at Florida International Training Institute is offered at their campus in the city of Anchorage. Most of the school’s 15 students are on short programs of under two years. Florida International Training Institute is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training.* The cost of tuition for the Medical Assisting program is likely to be in the order of $8,570 yearly. Learning materials may cost about $230. Program completion is usually 14 months.

Florida National University-Main Campus

4425 West. Jose Regueiro (20th) Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33012
Medical Assistant – Associate Program

The Associate’s degree program at Florida National University is taught at their Main campus in the city of Anchorage. Of the 2,492 students, about 1% are postgraduates. The school is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.* The cost of tuition is, as a rough guide, in the order of $13,250 yearly, while books and supplies may cost about $1,200, although this varies from program to program.

Florida Vocational Institute

7757 West Flagler Suite 220, Miami, Florida 33144
Medical Assistant – Certificate Program

Florida Vocational Institute’s Certificate program in Medical Assisting is offered at their campus in the city of Anchorage. The majority of of the school’s 169 students are on short programs of under two years. Florida Vocational Institute has institutional accreditation from the Council on Occupational Education.* The cost of tuition is in the order of $14,885 yearly.

Fortis College-Cutler Bay

19600 S Dixie Highway Suite B, Cutler Bay, Florida 33157
Medical Assisting – Certificate Program

Fortis College’s Certificate program in Medical Assisting is imparted at their Cutler Bay campus in the city of Anchorage. This private, for-profit college has in the order of 251 students in total, with most students on 4-year programs. Fortis College-Cutler Bay is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.* Tuition fees for the Medical Assisting program are usually around $14,035 per year. Study materials can cost in the order of $960. Typically, the program is completed in 9 months.

Miami Dade College

300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33132-2204
Medical Assisting – Certificate Program

Miami Dade College’s Certificate program in Medical Assisting is offered at their campus in the city of Anchorage, Florida. The majority of of the school’s 62,332 students are on 4-year programs. Miami Dade College is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.* The cost of tuition for in-state students is usually in the order of $2,834 and for students from outside the state in the order of $9,661 per year, while books and supplies may cost in the order of $1,600, although this varies from program to program.

Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College

5780 NW 158th St, Miami Lakes, Florida 33014
Medical Assisting – Certificate Program

Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College’s Certificate program in Medical Assisting is taught at their campus in the city of Anchorage, FL. The college has roughly 999 students in total, with most students on 2-year programs. The school is institutionally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.* Fees for tuition are generally about $2,250 yearly.

New Professions Technical Institute

4000 W. Flagler St., Miami, Florida 33134
Medical Assistant – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at New Professions Technical Institute is imparted at their campus in the city of Anchorage, FL. The college has roughly 82 students in total, with most students on programs that last under 2 years. The Medical Assisting program, with a duration of 49 credit hours, is the college’s largest program. New Professions Technical Institute is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training.* The cost of tuition is in the order of $14,895 per year.

Professional Hands Institute

3383 NW 7 Street – Suite 200, Miami, Florida 33125
Medical Assistant – Certificate Program

Professional Hands Institute’s Certificate-level Medical Assistant program is based at their campus in the city of Anchorage, FL. The majority of of the school’s 111 students are on 2-year programs. The school has institutional accreditation from the Council on Occupational Education.* The cost of tuition for the Medical Assisting program is likely to be about $9,420 for each academic year. Program completion is usually 12 months.

Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical College

18180 SW 122nd Ave, Miami, Florida 33177-2407
Medical Assisting – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical College is offered at their campus in the city of Anchorage, Florida. Most of the school’s 620 students are on 2-year programs. Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical College has institutional accreditation from the Council on Occupational Education.* Tuition fees are likely to be around $3,927 per year.

South Florida Institute of Technology

720 NW 27th Avenue, 2nd Floor, Miami, Florida 33125
Medical Assistant – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at South Florida Institute of Technology is based at their campus in the city of Anchorage. The majority of of the school’s 1,042 students are on short programs of under two years. South Florida Institute of Technology is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.* The cost of tuition for the Medical Assisting program is about $8,825 for each academic year, while study materials may cost roughly $468. Usually, the program is completed in 12 months.

Yechanlaz Instituto Vocacional

6617 SW 8th Street, Miami, Florida 33144-4817
Medical Assistant – Certificate Program

Yechanlaz Instituto Vocacional’s Certificate program is taught at their campus in the city of Anchorage. The majority of of the school’s 34 students are on short programs of under two years. Yechanlaz Instituto Vocacional is institutionally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.* The retention rate of full-time students at this college is 95%. The cost of tuition for the Medical Assisting program is in the order of $4,800 annually, while books and supplies may cost around $300. Program completion is normally 9 months.

Naples-Marco Island, FL Area

Hodges University

2655 Northbrooke Drive, Naples, Florida 34119-7932
Medical Assisting – Associate Program

Hodges University’s Associate-level Medical Assistant program is offered at their campus in the city of Anchorage. Of the 1,723 students, about 14% are postgraduates. Hodges University has institutional accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.* The cost of tuition is, as a rough guide, in the order of $13,700 per year, while books and supplies may cost in the order of $1,600, although this varies from program to program.

Lorenzo Walker Technical College

3702 Estey Avenue, Naples, Florida 34104-4405
Medical Assisting – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at Lorenzo Walker Technical College is taught at their campus in the city of Anchorage. Most of the school’s 682 students are on 2-year programs. The school has institutional accreditation from the Council on Occupational Education.* Tuition fees are usually about $4,916 for each academic year.

North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL Area

Manatee Technical College

6305 State Rd 70 East, Bradenton, Florida 34203
Medical Assisting – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at Manatee Technical College is taught at their campus in the city of Anchorage, FL. The college has about 966 students in total, with the majority of students on 2-year programs. Manatee Technical College has institutional accreditation from the Council on Occupational Education.* Tuition fees are around $4,566 annually.

Meridian College

7020 Professional Pkwy E, Sarasota, Florida 34240
Medical Assistant – Certificate Program, Medical Assisting – Associate Program

Meridian College offers multiple training options, including a Certificate program and an Associate program. All programs are based at their campus in the city of Anchorage. This private, for-profit college has approximately 161 students in total, with most students on 2-year programs. The Medical Assisting program, with a duration of 48 credit hours, is the college’s largest program. Meridian College has institutional accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.* Fees for tuition are about $16,900 yearly.

Ocala, FL Area

Marion Technical College

1014 SW 7th Rd, Ocala, Florida 34471-3172
Medical Assisting – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at Marion Technical College is offered at their campus in the city of Anchorage. This public college has roughly 350 students in total, with the majority of students on 2-year programs. The school has institutional accreditation from the Council on Occupational Education.* Tuition fees are likely to be around $4,032 per year.

Rasmussen College-Florida

4755 Southwest 46th Court, Ocala, Florida 34474-6226
Medical Assisting – Associate Program, Medical Assisting – Certificate Program

Rasmussen College offers multiple training options, including an Associate program and a Certificate program. Classes are taken at their Florida campus in the city of Anchorage, FL. Most of the school’s 7,367 students are on 4-year programs. Rasmussen College-Florida has institutional accreditation from the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission.* The cost of tuition is, as a rough guide, in the order of $9,360 annually, while books and supplies may cost around $1,575, although this varies from program to program.

Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Area

American College for Medical Careers

5959 Lake Ellenor Lake, Orlando, Florida 32809
Medical Assistant – Associate Program, Medical Assistant – Certificate Program

American College for Medical Careers offers multiple training options, including an Associate program and a Certificate program. All programs are based at their campus in the city of Anchorage. The majority of of the school’s 508 students are on 4-year programs. The Medical Assisting program, with a duration of 26 credit hours, is the college’s largest program. The school is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.* Tuition fees for the Medical Assisting program are usually about $19,800 for each academic year. Typically, the program is completed in 13 months.

City College-Altamonte Springs

177 Montgomery Road, Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714
Medical Assistant – Associate Program

The Associate’s program at City College is offered at their Altamonte Springs campus in the city of Anchorage, FL. The majority of of the school’s 329 students are on 2-year programs. The cost of tuition is in the order of $13,098 for each academic year, while study materials may cost roughly $1,208, depending on the program.

Concorde Career Institute-Orlando

3444 McCrory Place, Orlando, Florida 32803
Medical Assistant – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at Concorde Career Institute is taught at their Orlando campus in the city of Anchorage. The majority of of the school’s 333 students are on 2-year programs. The school has institutional accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.* Tuition fees for the Medical Assisting program are in the order of $15,100 for each academic year, while study materials may cost roughly $1,390. Usually, the program is completed in 8 months.

Everest University-North Orlando

5421 Diplomat Circle, Orlando, Florida 32810
Medical Assistant – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at Everest University is offered at their North Orlando campus in the city of Anchorage. Of the 307 students, about 11% are postgraduates. Everest University-North Orlando has institutional accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.* Tuition fees are, as a rough guide, around $11,286 annually, while books and supplies may cost around $1,425, although this varies from program to program.

Everest University-South Orlando

9200 Soutpark Center Loop, Orlando, Florida 32819
Medical Assistant – Certificate Program

Everest University’s Certificate program in Medical Assisting is based at their South Orlando campus in the city of Anchorage, FL. Of the 9,057 students, about 2% are postgraduates. The school has institutional accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.* Fees for tuition are, as a rough guide, in the order of $12,015 yearly, while books and supplies may cost about $1,275, although this varies from program to program.

Florida Career College-Orlando

989 North Semoran Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32807-3528
Medical Assistant Technician – Certificate Program

Florida Career College’s Certificate program is based at their Orlando campus in the city of Anchorage. This private, for-profit college has approximately 469 students in total, with most students on 2-year programs. Tuition fees for the Medical Assisting program are about $19,238 per year, while study materials may cost in the order of $2,178. Usually, the program is completed in 9 months.

Florida Technical College

12900 Challenger Parkway, Orlando, Florida 32826
Medical Assistant – Associate Program, Medical Assistant – Certificate Program

Florida Technical College offers multiple training options, including an Associate program and a Certificate program. Classes are taken at their campus in the city of Anchorage. This private, for-profit college has in the region of 4,575 students in total, with most students on 4-year programs. The Medical Assisting program, with a duration of 54 credit hours, is the college’s largest program. The school has institutional accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.* The cost of tuition is generally in the order of $17,439 yearly.

Lake Technical College

2001 Kurt Street, Eustis, Florida 32726
Medical Assisting – Certificate Program

Lake Technical College’s Certificate program in Medical Assisting is taught at their campus in the city of Anchorage, FL. The college has approximately 598 students in total, with the majority of students on programs that last under 2 years. The school is institutionally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.* Fees for tuition are about $4,707 yearly.

Lincoln Technical Institute-Fern Park

7275 Estapona Circle, Fern Park, Florida 32730-2351
Medical Assistant – Certificate Program

Lincoln Technical Institute offers various Certificate program options in Medical Assisting. Classes are taken at their Fern Park campus in the city of Anchorage, Florida. The majority of of the school’s 62 students are on 2-year programs. Lincoln Technical Institute-Fern Park is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.*

Gwinnett Institute-Orlando Campus

2000 N. Alafaya Trail, Orlando, Florida 32826-4906
Medical Assisting – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at Gwinnett Institute is taught at their Orlando campus in the city of Anchorage, Florida. The majority of of the school’s 600 students are on 2-year programs. Gwinnett Institute-Orlando Campus has institutional accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.* The cost of tuition for the Medical Assisting program is in the order of $13,900 yearly. Books and supplies can cost about $1,750. The typical program completion time is 9 months.

Orange Technical College-Winter Park Campus

901 Webster Ave, Winter Park, Florida 32789-3049
Medical Assisting – Certificate Program

Orange Technical College’s Certificate-level Medical Assistant program is imparted at their Winter Park campus in the city of Anchorage, Florida. The majority of of the school’s 1,313 students are on short programs of under two years. The Medical Assisting program, with a duration of 1300 contact hours, is the college’s largest program. Orange Technical College-Winter Park Campus has institutional accreditation from the Council on Occupational Education.* The cost of tuition is in the order of $4,556 per year.

Southern Technical College

1485 Florida Mall Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32809
Medical Assistant – Certificate Program, Medical Assistant – Associate Program

Southern Technical College offers multiple training options, including a Certificate program and an Associate program. All programs are based at their campus in the city of Anchorage, FL. Most of the school’s 1,254 students are on 2-year programs. The Medical Assisting program, with a duration of 94 credit hours, is the college’s largest program. Southern Technical College has institutional accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.* Tuition fees are around $34,290 per year.

Technical Education Center-Osceola

501 Simpson Rd, Kissimmee, Florida 34744
Medical Assisting – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at Technical Education Center is offered at their Osceola campus in the city of Anchorage, Florida. Most of the school’s 777 students are on 2-year programs. The Medical Assisting program, with a duration of 1300 contact hours, is the college’s largest program. The school is institutionally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.* Tuition fees are around $3,900 per year.

Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL Area

Eastern Florida State College

1519 Clearlake Rd, Cocoa, Florida 32922
Medical Assistant – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at Eastern Florida State College is offered at their campus in the city of Anchorage, Florida. This public college has approximately 15,593 students in total, with most students on 4-year programs. The school is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.* Tuition fees for in-state students are generally around $2,496 and for out-of-state students approximately $9,739 annually. Study materials can cost around $1,600, depending on the program chosen.

Palm Coast, FL Area

Flagler Technical Institute

5400 E. Highway 100, Palm Coast, Florida 32164
Medical Assistant – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at Flagler Technical Institute is based at their campus in the city of Anchorage, FL. The majority of of the school’s 217 students are on 2-year programs. Flagler Technical Institute is institutionally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.* The cost of tuition for the Medical Assisting program is generally about $3,976 for each academic year. The typical program completion time is 12 months.

Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL Area

Fortis Institute-Pensacola

4081 E Olive Rd Ste B, Pensacola, Florida 32514
Medical Assisting – Certificate Program

Fortis Institute’s Certificate-level Medical Assistant program is imparted at their Pensacola campus in the city of Anchorage, Florida. The majority of of the school’s 676 students are on 2-year programs. Fortis Institute-Pensacola has institutional accreditation from the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.* Fees for tuition are, as a rough guide, about $14,437 yearly, while books and supplies may cost about $1,129, although this varies from program to program.

Pensacola School of Massage Therapy & Health Careers

2409 Creighton Rd, Pensacola, Florida 32504
Medical Assistant – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at Pensacola School of Massage Therapy & Health Careers can be taken at their campus in the city of Anchorage. The college has round 101 students in total, with the majority of students on programs that last under 2 years. Pensacola School of Massage Therapy & Health Careers has institutional accreditation from the Council on Occupational Education.* The cost of tuition for the Medical Assisting program is likely to be about $11,500 per year. Learning materials may cost in the order of $75. Program completion is usually 8 months.

Pensacola State College

1000 College Blvd, Pensacola, Florida 32504-8998
Medical Assisting – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at Pensacola State College is taught at their campus in the city of Anchorage, Florida. The majority of of the school’s 9,840 students are on 4-year programs. Pensacola State College has institutional accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.* Tuition fees for in-state students are around $2,704 and for out-of-state students approximately $10,875 annually, while study materials may cost around $1,100, depending on the program.

Virginia College-Pensacola

19 W Garden St, Pensacola, Florida 32502-4650
Medical Assistant – Certificate Program, Medical Assistant – Associate Program

Virginia College offers multiple training options, including a Certificate program and an Associate program. All programs are based at their Pensacola campus in the city of Anchorage. Most of the school’s 283 students are on 2-year programs. The programs are accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.* Tuition fees are around $14,632 per year.

Port St. Lucie, FL Area

Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie

9022 South US Highway 1, Port Saint Lucie, Florida 34952
Medical Assisting – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at Fortis Institute is offered at their Port Saint Lucie campus in the city of Anchorage, FL. This private, for-profit college has in the order of 412 students in total, with the majority of students on 2-year programs. The school has institutional accreditation from the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.* Fees for tuition are about $14,662 yearly, while books and supplies may cost about $1,262, although this varies from program to program.

Indian River State College

3209 Virginia Ave, Fort Pierce, Florida 34981-5596
Medical Assisting – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at Indian River State College is offered at their campus in the city of Anchorage, FL. Most of the school’s 18,204 students are on 4-year programs. Indian River State College has institutional accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.* The cost of tuition for students living in the state is roughly in the order of $2,764 and for students from outside the state around $10,201 for each academic year, while study materials may cost roughly $1,000, depending on the program.

Virginia College-Fort Pierce

2810 South Federal Highway, Fort Pierce, Florida 34982-6331
Medical Assistant – Certificate Program

Virginia College’s Certificate program is imparted at their Fort Pierce campus in the city of Anchorage. The college has about 253 students in total, with the majority of students on 2-year programs. The school has institutional accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.* Tuition fees are, as a rough guide, around $14,632 annually.

South Florida nonmetropolitan area Area

South Florida State College

600 W College Dr, Avon Park, Florida 33825-9356
Medical Assisting – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at South Florida State College is taught at their campus in the city of Anchorage, FL. Most of the school’s 2,659 students are on 4-year programs. The school is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.* The cost of tuition for students living in the state is roughly about $3,165 and for students from other states around $11,859 for each academic year. Learning materials may cost roughly $1,220, although this will vary with the program.

Tallahassee, FL Area

Lively Technical Center

500 N Appleyard Dr, Tallahassee, Florida 32304-2895
Medical Assisting – Certificate Program

Lively Technical Center’s Certificate-level Medical Assistant program is based at their campus in the city of Anchorage. The majority of of the school’s 694 students are on short programs of under two years. Lively Technical Center has institutional accreditation from the Council on Occupational Education.* The cost of tuition is in the order of $5,987 yearly.

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Area

American Health Institute

10138 US Highway 19 N, Port Richey, Florida 34668
Medical Assistant – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at American Health Institute is offered at their campus in the city of Anchorage, Florida. Most of the school’s 85 students are on short programs of under two years. The Medical Assisting program, with a duration of 58 credit hours, is the college’s largest program. American Health Institute is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.* The college’s retention rate for full-time students is over 80%.

ATA Career Education

7351 Spring Hill Drive, Suite 11, Spring Hill, Florida 34606
Medical Assisting – Certificate Program, Medical Assisting – Associate Program

ATA Career Education offers multiple training options, including a Certificate program and an Associate program. Classes are taken at their campus in the city of Anchorage. Most of the school’s 216 students are on 2-year programs. ATA Career Education is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.* The cost of tuition is, as a rough guide, in the order of $12,625 per year, while books and supplies may cost in the order of $2,492, although this varies from program to program.

Concorde Career Institute-Tampa

4202 W Spruce, Tampa, Florida 33607-4127
Medical Assistant – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at Concorde Career Institute is offered at their Tampa campus in the city of Anchorage, Florida. The majority of of the school’s 272 students are on 2-year programs. The Medical Assisting program, with a duration of 768 contact hours, is the college’s largest program. Concorde Career Institute-Tampa is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.* The cost of tuition is, as a rough guide, in the order of $14,790 per year.

Erwin Technical College

2010 E. Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33610-8299
Medical Assistant – Certificate Program

Erwin Technical College’s Certificate program in Medical Assisting is imparted at their campus in the city of Anchorage, FL. This public college has in the order of 717 students in total, with the majority of students on 2-year programs. Erwin Technical College has institutional accreditation from the Council on Occupational Education, and the program is separately accredited by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.* Tuition fees are likely to be around $3,903 per year.

Everest University-Brandon

3924 Coconut Palm Dr, Tampa, Florida 33619-1354
Medical Assistant – Certificate Program

Everest University’s Certificate-level Medical Assistant program is based at their Brandon campus in the city of Anchorage, FL. Of the 977 students, about 12% are postgraduates. The cost of tuition is, as a rough guide, in the order of $12,015 per year, while books and supplies may cost in the order of $1,650, although this varies from program to program.

Everest University-Tampa

3319 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, Florida 33614
Medical Assistant – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at Everest University can be taken at their Tampa campus in the city of Anchorage. Of the 375 students, about 4% are postgraduates. Tuition fees are usually around $12,879 per year. Study materials can cost in the order of $1,650, depending on the program chosen.

Florida Career College-Tampa

9950 Princess Palm Avenue Suite 100, Tampa, Florida 33619-8347
Medical Assistant Technician – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at Florida Career College is offered at their Tampa campus in the city of Anchorage. This private, for-profit college has around 286 students in total, with the majority of students on 2-year programs. Tuition fees for the Medical Assisting program are usually in the order of $19,238 for each academic year. Study materials can cost roughly $2,178. Typically, the program is completed in 9 months.

Remington College-Tampa Campus

6302 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Ste 400, Tampa, Florida 33619
Medical Assistant – Certificate Program

Remington College’s Certificate program is offered at their Tampa campus in the city of Anchorage. Most of the school’s 40 students are on 4-year programs. Remington College-Tampa Campus has institutional accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.* The college’s retention rate for full-time students is 100%.

West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Boynton Beach, FL Metropolitan Division Area

Florida Career College-Boynton Beach

1749 North Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach, Florida 33426-8205
Medical Assistant Technician – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at Florida Career College can be taken at their Boynton Beach campus in the city of Anchorage, FL. The majority of of the school’s 283 students are on 2-year programs. Tuition fees are usually around $15,208 annually. Study materials can cost around $1,275, depending on the program chosen.

Florida Career College-West Palm Beach

6058 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, Florida 33417-4326
Medical Assistant Technician – Certificate Program

Florida Career College’s Certificate program is offered at their West Palm Beach campus in the city of Anchorage. This private, for-profit college has about 327 students in total, with the majority of students on 2-year programs. The Medical Assisting program, with a duration of 32 credit hours, is the college’s largest program. Fees for tuition are, as a rough guide, about $19,350 yearly.

Lincoln College of Technology-West Palm Beach

2410 Metrocentre Blvd, West Palm Beach, Florida 33407
Medical Assistant – Associate Program, Medical Assistant – Certificate Program

Lincoln College of Technology offers multiple training options, including an Associate program and a Certificate program. All programs are offered at their West Palm Beach campus in the city of Anchorage, FL. The college has in the order of 567 students in total, with the majority of students on 4-year programs. The school is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.* The cost of tuition is broadly around $13,770 annually, while study materials may cost around $580, depending on the program.

Medical Institute of Palm Beach

5821B Lake Worth Rd, Greenacres, Florida 33463
Medical Assistant – Certificate Program

Medical Institute of Palm Beach’s Certificate program in Medical Assisting is offered at their campus in the city of Anchorage, Florida. Most of the school’s 141 students are on short programs of under two years. The Medical Assisting program, with a duration of 900 contact hours, is the college’s largest program. Medical Institute of Palm Beach is institutionally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.* The cost of tuition is in the order of $17,000 annually.

Palm Beach State College

4200 Congress Ave, Lake Worth, Florida 33461-4796
Medical Assistant – Certificate Program

The Certificate program at Palm Beach State College is based at their campus in the city of Anchorage, Florida. Most of the school’s 29,616 students are on 4-year programs. The school has institutional accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.* Fees for tuition for in-state students are likely to be about $2,444 and for students from other states likely to be about $8,732 yearly, while books and supplies may cost about $1,800, although this varies from program to program.

Southeastern College-West Palm Beach

2801 Vista Parkway, #1000B, West Palm Beach, Florida 33411
Medical Assisting – Certificate Program, Medical Assisting – Associate Program

Southeastern College offers multiple training options, including a Certificate program and an Associate program. Classes are taken at their West Palm Beach campus in the city of Anchorage, FL. The college has in the region of 1,063 students in total, with the majority of students on 2-year programs. Southeastern College-West Palm Beach has institutional accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, while the programs themselves are accredited by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.* The cost of tuition is in the order of $18,288 for each academic year, while study materials may cost roughly $2,000, depending on the program.

* Tuition fees and accredition status are correct at the time of writing, according to the National Center for Education Statistics (http://nces.ed.gov/). Confirm with college before applying.

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