• Program Overview

    Medical Assisting is a profession whose practitioners work primarily in settings such as medical offices and clinics. Medical assistants function as members of the health care delivery team and perform both administrative and clinical procedures.
     
    Instruction includes: medical and administrative office procedures, scheduling appointments, electronic health records and documentation, taking vital signs, phlebotomy, electrocardiography, clinical assisting in all specialties, performing point of care Clia-waived laboratory testing, assisting with prescriptive medications, administering injectable medications, insurance verification and billing, diagnostic and procedure coding, and the program concludes with a clinical internship emphasizing hands-on care.
     
    The goal of Lorenzo Walker Technical College Medical Assisting program is to prepare medical assistants who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.
     
    The 5-year average for Job Placement for the years 2019-2023 is 91.3%.
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  • Next Start Date

    August 11, 2025 (date is subject to change)

    August 11, 2026 (date is subject to change)

    Program Length
    1300 Hours

    Career Opportunities
    Medical Assistant in a doctor's office, Medical Assistant in a walk-in clinic 

    Industry Certifications/State Credentials
    Career Program Certificate

    Information Sheet
    PDF (4 pages)

    Curriculum Framework
    PDF (23 pages)

    Rack Brochure
    PDF (2 pages)


  • Program Structure and Courses

    • This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 5 occupational completion points. This program is comprised of courses which have been assigned course numbers in the SCNS (Statewide Course Numbering System) in accordance with Section 1007.24 (1), F.S. Career and Technical credit shall be awarded to the student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44(3) (b), F.S. 

      The following table illustrates the postsecondary program structure:

    Course #

    OCP

    Course Name

    Hours

    HSC0003

    A

    Basic Healthcare Worker

    90

    MEA0002

    B

    Introduction to Medical Assisting

    250

    MEA0501

    B

    Medical Office Procedures

    75

    MEA0521

    C

    Phlebotomist

    75

    MEA0543

    D

    EKG Aide, MA

    75

    MEA0581

    E

    Clinical Assisting

    230

    MEA0530

    E

    Pharmacology for Medical Assisting

    90

    MEA0573

    E

    Laboratory Procedures

    125

    MEA0506

    E

    Administrative Office Procedures

    90

    MEA0942

    E

    Practicum Experience

    200

  • OCCUPATIONAL RISKS

    Medical Assisting is a profession with many rewards, as practitioners can perform both administrative and clinical services, filling several roles in a variety of healthcare environments.  The Bureau of Labor Statistics clearly outlines that it is a growth field, with an anticipated 18% growth from 2020 to 2030. 

    Medical Assistants work directly with providers and patients, with the goal of providing healthcare and ensuring patient safety. It is a position with a great deal of responsibility. 

    As with any healthcare position, there are certain occupational risks that come into play with being a medical assistant, and those hazards include the following:

    • Exposure to infectious diseases
    • Sharps injuries
    • Bloodborne pathogens and biological hazards
    • Chemical and drug exposure
    • Ergonomic hazards from lifting, sitting, and repetitive tasks
    • Latex allergies
    • Stress

    At the same time, there are protections set up with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and those protections are particularly important within a healthcare environment. OSHA has a series of standards that protect the safety of healthcare workers and patients. 

    Accredited medical assisting programs are required to teach students about the hazards that they face on the job and the protocols that can be put into place to ensure a workplace culture that prioritizes safety. 

Phone: (239) 377‐2276

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Mrs. Bobbi Jo Dunn-Mendez

Dr. Dunn-Mendez has over 30 years of experience in the medical field.  After serving on the Medical Assisting Community Advisory Board for several years she stepped into the role of Instructor and Program Director in the Fall of 2021.  Dr. Dunn-Mendez has a passion for teaching those who are called to the field of Medical Assisting and the necessary critical thinking and soft skills help students to be successful from day one.  As a professional outpatient clinic administrator, her insight and experience is beneficial for Medical Assisting students. She is an active member of many organizations such as MGMA, FMAA, CCMSA, and an AJLI Sustaining member.  She is a wife, mother of 4 children, and has been residing permanently in Collier County since 2015.

Phone: (239) 377‐0962

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Mrs. Sana Scognamillo

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