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Next start date: May 19, 2025 – September 7, 2025
About Our Medical Assistant Program
Our Medical Assistant program at South Florida Healthcare Institute is meticulously designed to equip aspiring healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in medical assisting. With a comprehensive curriculum, hands-on training, and a focus on real-world applications, our program sets the foundation for excellence in the field. Employment of medical assistants is projected to grow 14 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Program Overview
At South Florida Healthcare Institute, our Medical Assistant program is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the fast-growing healthcare field. Whether you’re looking to start a career in healthcare or advance your current knowledge, our comprehensive program prepares you to become a highly-skilled and compassionate Medical Assistant. Our program can be completed in as little as 5-6 months, including the externship. With flexible scheduling options, students can fast-track their education and begin their careers in a short amount of time. In Florida, the demand for Medical Assistants is particularly strong due to the state’s rapidly expanding healthcare industry. This growth translates into excellent job opportunities for graduates, with many positions available in hospitals, physician offices, outpatient clinics, and more.
Guaranteed Externship Placement
Our school guarantees externship placement for all of our Medical Assistant students. South Florida Healthcare Institute is partnered with many hospitals, doctor offices, urgent care centers, and clinics across the state of Florida. We also help graduates who successfully complete our medical assistant program and pass the NHA certificate examination find healthcare jobs in their local communities to start their Medical Assistant careers.
Externship Requirements
To ensure you are fully prepared for your new career, all students must complete 200 clock hours of externship within a healthcare setting that employs Medical Assistants. This externship is a vital part of your training, providing hands-on experience in real-world clinical and administrative environments. Externship placement is guaranteed, and we strive to match each student with one of their top three externship site choices, based on availability and location preferences.
During the externship, students will:
- Observe and assist with patient care, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for examination, and assisting with minor medical procedures.
- Practice administrative tasks such as medical billing, coding, scheduling, and maintaining patient records.
- Interact with medical staff, patients, and healthcare professionals to develop professional communication skills.
Virtual Simulations
At South Florida Healthcare Institute, we’re committed to providing our students with cutting-edge tools to enhance their learning experience. That’s why we’ve incorporated SIMTICS simulation modules into our program to offer students access to interactive, simulation-based learning anytime, anywhere. With SIMTICS, students can practice complex procedures and patient interactions in a risk-free environment to help bridge the gap between theory and real-world practice.
This innovative approach empowers our learners to:
- Build confidence by practicing essential skills in a controlled setting.
- Master complex procedures before performing them in real clinical settings.
- Excel in future healthcare careers by improving decision-making and patient care capabilities.
The SIMTICS simulations are designed to complement classroom learning, giving students the opportunity to reinforce their knowledge and skills in a hands-on, interactive format. Whether you’re practicing taking blood pressure readings, conducting patient interviews, or learning how to administer medications, SIMTICS prepares you for the challenges of the real world.
All-Inclusive Tuition
We believe that every student deserves a transparent and stress-free educational experience. That’s why our tuition is all-inclusive, ensuring that you won’t face unexpected costs or hidden fees. Students have the flexibility to pay for their tuition in full or enroll in an interest-free payment plan, with the first payment due at sign-up and subsequent payments due monthly.
Our Medical Assistant tuition includes:
- Online access to course materials (including eBooks)
- Patient simulation platform (SIMTICS)
- One set of uniforms
- Medical kit (includes venipuncture injection kit, blood pressure and stethoscope)
- 6 NHA CCMA practice exams
- NHA CCMA certification exam
We are committed to providing you with the tools and resources you need to succeed in your career, with no hidden surprises along the way.
Program Approvals
Rest assured, our Medical Assistant program is licensed by the Florida Department of Education, meeting the highest standards in education. This licensure ensures that our curriculum aligns with the requirements set forth by regulatory bodies, providing students with a solid foundation for their future careers. Additionally, South Florida Healthcare Institute is partnered with the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to take the NHA’s Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) examination, a nationally recognized certification that further enhances career opportunities in the healthcare field.
Admission Requirements:
Program Details:
Program Offered: Monthly
Delivery Method: Online and in-person externship
Course Content:
Our curriculum encompasses a wide range of topics, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the demands of the medical assisting profession. From phlebotomy and administrative duties to anatomy and physiology, the program covers:
- Phlebotomy
- Communication
- Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
- Administrative and Clinical Duties
- Medical Terminology
- Administering Medication
- Collecting Specimens
- Limited Laboratory Examinations
- Interpersonal Skills
- Health-Illness Concepts
- Emergency Procedures, Including CPR
- First Aid
- EKG
- Recording Vital Signs
- Office/Ambulatory Surgery
- Safety and Security Procedures
- Computer Literacy
- Employability Skills
- Externship
Frequently Asked Questions
What scholarships are available for the Medical Assistant program?
South Florida Healthcare Institute Partners with Futuro Health
We are excited to announce our partnership with Futuro Health, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting healthcare education. Through this partnership, Futuro Health is offering scholarships to Medical Assistant students at South Florida Healthcare Institute, regardless of financial status. Applicants must live within Broward, Palm Beach or Miami-Dade counties to be eligible for the Futuro Health scholarship.
To apply for a scholarship, please visit the Futuro Health student portal and submit your application directly through the link below:
Apply for a Scholarship through Futuro Health
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South Florida Healthcare Institute Partners with Baptist Health South Florida
- South Florida Healthcare Institute is proudly partnered with Baptist Health South Florida. Baptist Health offers an Allied Health Scholars Program which students may apply for monetary incentives towards their tuition (up to $4,500) in return for work commitments at Baptist Health facilities. Scholarships are paid directly to students.
Eligibility Prerequisites
- Enrollment in a degree program affiliated with Baptist Health
- Clinically rotate at a Baptist Health facility
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Minimum cumulative or program GPA of 3.0
This scholarship is only available for current Medical Assistant students enrolled at South Florida Healthcare Institute. New students are qualified to apply for the scholarship, as well.
For more information please visit Baptist Health Allied Health Scholars Program
What are the externship requirements?
- School Physical
- Tuberculosis Test (PPD or Chest X-Ray)
- 12 – Panel Drug Test*
- Criminal Background Check*
- 2 MMR and 2 Varicella Vaccines or Positive Titer Results
- Hepatitis B Vaccine, Reactive Titer or Declination Form
- American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support eCard
*covered in tuition
Can students choose their preferred specialty for their externship?
We try our best to place students in their preferred specialty setting for externships. Students will rank their top 3 choices where they would like to complete their externship.
SFHI is partnered with the following specialties:
- Primary care
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
- Cardiology
- Urology
- Vascular
- Gastroenterology
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
Clinical Affiliations
Embark on your journey to becoming a skilled and certified Medical Assistant at South Florida Healthcare Institute, where excellence in education meets the practical demands of the healthcare profession. Enroll today.