South Florida State College · Avon Park, Florida

Medical Assisting, C.C. at South Florida State College

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What Should You Know About Medical Assisting, C.C. at South Florida State College?

Medical Assisting, C.C. is a medical assisting certificate at South Florida State College in Avon Park, Florida. It takes two-year program (four terms) (900 contact hours / 30 occupational credits). Externship: MEA 0800L Medical Assisting Practicum I (192 contact hours). Cost: $89 per clock hour, 2026-27. The program names the RMA (AMT) exam.

Cost
$89per clock hour, 2026-27
Hours
900clock hours
Externship
Included
  • Phlebotomy
  • EKG
  • Billing and coding
Prepares for
  • RMAAMT

How Medical Assisting, C.C. Works

Credential
Certificate
Length
Two-year program (four terms)
Hours or credits
900 contact hours / 30 occupational credits
Externship
MEA 0800L Medical Assisting Practicum I (192 contact hours)
Also covers
phlebotomy; EKG; medical insurance and billing
Start dates
Fall

Admission and Certification at South Florida State College

Admission requirements
Current CPR card before finishing; TABE exit requirement or exemption
Certification
Eligible for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam, AMT

What South Florida State College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$88.50 per credit hour in-state tuition and fees for career certificate (PSAV) programs; $2.95 per clock hour2026-27. Source: catalog.southflorida.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

Is Medical Assisting, C.C. at South Florida State College Accredited?

It isn't on the CAAHEP or ABHES lists captured October 12, 2026. Graduates can still sit the RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA) or NCMA (NCCT) exams, which accept other education routes.

Besides core clinical and front-office skills, the program's course list covers phlebotomy, EKG and billing and coding.

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Medical Assisting, C.C. at South Florida State College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assisting, C.C. at South Florida State College Cost?

$88.50 per credit hour in-state tuition and fees for career certificate (PSAV) programs; $2.95 per clock hour (2026-27).

How Long Is Medical Assisting, C.C. at South Florida State College?

Two-year program (four terms), 900 contact hours / 30 occupational credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assisting, C.C. at South Florida State College Accredited?

It isn't on the CAAHEP or ABHES lists captured October 12, 2026. Graduates can still sit the RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA) or NCMA (NCCT) exams, which accept other education routes.

Which Certification Exams Does Medical Assisting, C.C. Prepare You For?

The program's page names the RMA (AMT).

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assisting, C.C.?

Current CPR card before finishing; TABE exit requirement or exemption.

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Sources

  1. catalog.southflorida.edu: Medical Assisting, C.C. program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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