Grado Asociado, Asistencia Médica

This program is designed to prepare students to work as Medical Assistants. The student will be able to work at a Doctors's Office, Clinic, or Hospital. The student will be able to assist the Doctor in-office medical procedures, schedule patient appointments,s and bill patients. Students will be trained in the areas of communications, legal and ethical responsibilities, administrative and clinical duties, health and illness concept, anatomy and physiology, medications and will learn to perform basic nursing procedures under the doctor's supervision.

Students in the Medical Assisting Program receive a strong foundation in bio-science on which to build the skills and knowledge to provide patient care and physician support. The program also emphasizes communication skills that give graduates a competitive edge for entry into the health careers profession.

Burnett International College was founded by Burnett International University, Inc., and Chartered on April 27, 2010, in the State of Florida.

The College was licensed by the Florida Department of Education through the Commission for Independent Education (CIE) as a proprietary, postsecondary college on January 27, 2011. It was established in the same month; four days after getting the license.

Burnett International College began its first class on January 31st, 2011, with 24 students. At the end of the 2010-2011 academic year, there were 56 students enrolled in the following programs: 49 Associate of Nursing, 5 Practical Nursing, and 2 Physical Therapy Assistant.