Step 1:  Apply to Broward College (BC). Read and follow the instructions for applying to the college on the Admissions Information & Application Page. Part of the application process includes having your transcripts sent from other colleges/universities to BC. You may also need to meet with an advisor to complete any placement tests and evaluate transcripts.   

Step 2: Complete the Pre-Health Science Core Requirements. After submitting a Medical Assisting Program application, but prior to entering the program, you must successfully complete the following courses*:

HCP 0130 Health Care Career Course

CAE 0382 HIV/AIDS

CAE 0476 TB/OSHA/Hepatitis

CAE 0299 Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (CPR)

CAE 0474 Domestic Violence
CAE 0528 Prevention of Medical Errors

*Note: The above courses may be "waived" or substituted for those students that have prior training, coursework, or current CPR certification.

Step 3: Apply to the Medical Assisting Program. Submit a Health Science Limited Access Admission Application . Besides successful completion of the prerequisite courses, applicants must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and must obtain TABE Assessment scores at or above the state level in order to be eligible for program admission.  Applicants must complete a typing test verifying 35 WPM proficiency.  Applicants must call 954-201-6906 in order to make arrangements to take this test. 

Step 4: Complete Admission Requirements. Upon acceptance in the program, students are required to obtain a Criminal Background Check, Drug Screen, and Physical Examination.

Instructions for how to apply to BC and the Medical Assisting Program, information about prerequisite courses, and other topics concerning admission requirements and policies can all be found in the Online College Catalog. See the Health Science Program & Policies section of the catalog for detailed explanations.

Waiting List: There is no waiting list to get into the Medical Assisting program at Broward College. Each year applicants are accepted based on the date of application, & the number of seats available.  Applicants who are not admitted must reapply for the following year.