Rate My Professor Penny Knight

Penny Knight is an Associate Professor in Medical Assisting in the Health Science department at Palm Beach State College. As Program Director, she oversees the Medical Assisting Advanced Associate in Science (AS) degree program (65 credit hours over two years) and the Medical Assisting Specialist College Credit Certificate (CCC) program (44 credit hours over 15 months), offered at the Lake Worth and Loxahatchee Groves campuses. These programs deliver comprehensive training in administrative and clinical competencies essential for ambulatory care settings. Students under her leadership master medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, basic accounting, insurance processing and coding, electronic health records, laboratory techniques, clinical procedures, pharmacology, medication administration, first aid, patient assessment, injections, phlebotomy, vital signs measurement, and electrocardiography. The rigorous curriculum prepares graduates to pursue certification as Certified Medical Assistants through the American Association of Medical Assistants.