Graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam with the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), a nationally recognized credential for medical assisting careers.
Program Overview
The Medical Assistant Program at Broward-Miami Health Institute is a 12-month, 1,300-hour program in Miramar, FL. It prepares you for both the clinical and administrative sides of medical assisting, one of the most versatile roles in outpatient healthcare.
The curriculum covers health science fundamentals, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology across seven body systems, vital signs, pharmacology, phlebotomy, electrocardiography (EKG), administrative skills, patient care, medical office management, and payment and insurance procedures.
You'll complete 319 lab hours and a 230-hour clinical externship at a medical office or health facility. When you finish, you're eligible to sit for the CCMA exam with the National Healthcareer Association.
Completing the program makes you eligible to sit for the CCMA exam. It does not guarantee a passing score, certification or a job.
What You'll Learn
Your Clinical Externship
230 hours of real practice
The Medical and Clinical Assistant Practicum (MED 310) places you at a medical office or health facility, where you apply your clinical and administrative skills under supervision.
Before you start
You'll need current CPR/BLS certification before your externship begins. BMHI offers a 4–5 hour AHA BLS course for $75.
Then, the CCMA exam
After you complete the program, you can register to sit for the CCMA exam with the National Healthcareer Association. Admissions can walk you through the steps.
A Typical Week
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Course Outline
16 courses · lab and clinical hours are part of each course's clock hours.
| Course # | Course Title | Clock Hours | Lab | Clinical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIV 110 | HIV/AIDS, Blood Pathogens and OSHA | 5 | — | — |
| CPR 120 | CPR and First Aid | 6 | 6 | — |
| MED 100 | The Medical Assistant | 100 | — | — |
| MED 110 | Vital Signs | 20 | 15 | — |
| MED 120–180 | Body Systems (Nervous, Respiratory, Circulatory, Muscular, Skeletal, Reproductive, Digestive) | 65 | — | — |
| MED 190 | Urinary System | 15 | 8 | — |
| MED 200–210 | Medical Fields & Law/Ethics | 60 | — | — |
| MED 220 | Administrative Skills | 40 | 15 | — |
| MED 230 | Medical Skills | 120 | 100 | — |
| MED 240 | Patient Skills | 120 | 50 | — |
| MED 250 | Payment and Insurance Procedures | 80 | 20 | — |
| MED 280 | Pharmacology for Medical Assisting | 90 | 10 | — |
| MED 300 | Medical Terminology | 35 | — | — |
| PHL 300 | Phlebotomy | 150 | 50 | — |
| EKG 310 | Electrocardiography | 80 | 20 | — |
| MED 310 | Medical and Clinical Assistant Practicum | 230 | — | 230 |
| Total Hours | 1,300 | 319 | 230 | |
Admission Requirements
To Apply
Before the Clinical Externship
How to Enroll
- Contact admissionsClick Enroll Now or call (954) 248-0669, Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm.
- Confirm the detailsAdmissions confirms your requirements, current tuition and the next start date.
- Submit your documentsYour high school diploma or GED.
- Pay and startComplete payment and begin your 12-month program in Miramar.
Your Instructors
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What Graduates Say
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Career Opportunities
2022–2032
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical assistants is projected to grow 15% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. Training in both clinical and administrative work lets you apply for roles across many kinds of practices.
Where MA Graduates Work
- Physician Offices
- Outpatient Clinics
- Multi-Specialty Practices
- Hospitals
- Urgent Care Centers
- Dermatology Offices
- Pediatric Clinics
- Surgical Centers
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Medical Assistant program?
The program takes 12 months and includes 1,300 clock hours, including a 230-hour clinical externship, at our Miramar, FL campus and an approved medical office or health facility.
What certification can I earn?
Graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam with the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Eligibility does not guarantee a passing score or certification.
What is the clinical externship?
The externship is 230 hours of supervised practice at a medical office or health facility, completed as the Medical and Clinical Assistant Practicum (MED 310). You need current CPR/BLS certification before it starts.
What are the admission requirements?
You need a high school diploma or GED. Current CPR/BLS certification is required before your clinical externship.
How much does the program cost, and when does the next cohort start?
Call admissions at (954) 248-0669, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, for current tuition and the next start date.
Is the Medical Assistant program available online?
No. Classes and lab training are in person at our Miramar, FL campus, followed by the clinical externship.
Where do Medical Assistants work?
Graduates work in physician offices, outpatient clinics, multi-specialty practices, hospitals, urgent care centers, dermatology offices, pediatric clinics and surgical centers.