Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Associate of Science in Medical Assisting at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Associate degreeOn campusCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Associate of Science in Medical Assisting at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale?

Associate of Science in Medical Assisting is a medical assisting associate degree at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, offered on campus. It takes about 16 months full-time (60.5 credit hours). Externship: externship I and II (3.5 credit hours each). It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Length
69 wkAbout 16 months full-time
Credits
60.5
Externship
Included
  • Phlebotomy
  • EKG
  • Limited X-ray
  • Pharmacology
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Associate of Science in Medical Assisting Works

Credential
Associate degree
Format
On campus
Length
About 16 months full-time
Hours or credits
60.5 credit hours
Externship
Externship I and II (3.5 credit hours each)
Also covers
phlebotomy; EKG; injections; radiography; laboratory procedures

Admission and Certification at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Admission requirements
High school diploma or GED
Certification
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), AAMA; AMT and NHA exams named

From keiseruniversity.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.

How Associate of Science in Medical Assisting Compares

  • At 69 weeks it is shorter than the 78-week median for associate degree programs.
  • It is one of 55 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited associate degree programs on this site.

Is Associate of Science in Medical Assisting at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Accredited?

Accredited by CAAHEP on the recommendation of MAERB (CAAHEP directory, October 12, 2026), so graduates meet the standard education route for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Besides core clinical and front-office skills, the program's course list covers phlebotomy, EKG, limited x-ray and pharmacology.

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Associate of Science in Medical Assisting at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale: Common Questions

How Long Is Associate of Science in Medical Assisting at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale?

About 16 months full-time, 60.5 credit hours, according to the school's program page.

Is Associate of Science in Medical Assisting at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Accredited?

Accredited by CAAHEP on the recommendation of MAERB (CAAHEP directory, October 12, 2026), so graduates meet the standard education route for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Which Certification Exams Does Associate of Science in Medical Assisting Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CMA (AAMA). Because it is accredited, graduates meet the AAMA's standard route to the CMA (AAMA).

Can You Take Associate of Science in Medical Assisting at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Online?

No. It is taught on campus, with an in-person externship.

What Do You Need to Apply to Associate of Science in Medical Assisting?

High school diploma or GED.

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Sources

  1. keiseruniversity.edu: Associate of Science in Medical Assisting program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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