If you are looking for a satisfying job in a field where you can feel good about improving people’s quality of life, a medical assisting career could be an excellent fit for you. The Associate of Science Degree in Medical Assisting is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to perform the duties of a medical assistant under the direction of a doctor in private or group practices, clinics, and other medical facilities.
The curriculum includes training in a variety of clinical and administrative duties that include but are not limited to: assisting physicians and preparing patients for examinations, recording vital signs, performing diagnostic tests, medication administration and specimen collection and processing. Administrative duties may include: patient scheduling, records management, office correspondence, and insurance/billing matters.
In addition, as the capstone course of the program, students will gain experience in a physician’s office or appropriate facility by participating in an externship.
The Daytona College Medical Assisting Program is recognized by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) and students will qualify for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification examination upon graduating from our Medical Assisting program.
Graduates are eligible for the Basic Radiographer exam through the American Registry Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Graduates should confirm licensure requirements in their individual state of residency. Graduates are eligible to test through the ARRT for their Basic X-Ray Machine Operator licensure through the State of Florida. In addition, graduates from our Medical Assisting programs will qualify for the EKG Technician Certification (CET) and Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) examinations through the National Healthcare Association upon graduating from either the Associate of Science or Medical Assisting Diploma programs. Graduates are required to complete all documentation and meet the standards of the certification agencies.
*This program is currently offered via distance education as well as on-campus in a blended learning format.
Associate of Science in Medical Assisting Disclosures
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)
The Medical Assisting (AS) program at Daytona College prepares graduates for entry level careers as Medical Assistants.
U.S. Department of Labor’s Standard Occupational Classification (SOC):
31-9092.00 Medical Assistants
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/31-9092.00On-time Graduation Rate: n/a
There were no graduates during the required reporting period.*
On-time graduation = 70 weeks
The on-time graduation rate is calculated by the following methodology:
Number of students who graduated in 70 weeks from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010 divided by total number of students who graduated from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010.
Tuition, Fees and Books
Tuition: $27,000.00
Books/kit: $1,775.00
Application fee: $100.00Job Placement Rate: n/a
There were no graduates during the required reporting period.*
This program has not been operational long enough to be reportable via the Graduation and Employment Chart formula required by ACCSC for the 2010 Annual Report.
The job placement rate is calculated using the Accrediting Commission for Career Schools and Colleges’ requirements for reporting placements annually via the Graduation and Employment Chart.
The above rate was calculated by the following methodology:
The number of graduates that started their program between January 2007 and December 2007 that are/were working in an industry related position divided by the total number of graduates in this time frame.
Median Loan Debt
All Medical Assisting (AS) graduates between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010 were used when calculating the median loan debt categories listed below.
Title IV Loan Debt: $0*
Private Educational Loan Debt: $0
Institutional Financing Plans Debt: $0
*There were no students enrolled in this program during the above mentioned timeframe.
This program has not been operational long enough to be reportable via the Graduation and Employment Chart formula required by ACCSC for the 2010 Annual Report.
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