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If earning a living by helping others sounds like a dream to you, then you might be the perfect fit for a career in medical assisting.
At Daytona College, You will Get
Skilled medical assistants are a core part of any medical team. The Daytona College Medical Assisting Diploma program is helping to meet the growing demand for qualified medical assistants and preparing students for rewarding careers in the healthcare industry.
The Medical Assisting Diploma program is available in a hybrid format as well as an online format.
As a student in Daytona College’s Medical Assisting Diploma program, you’ll be learning essential clinical and administrative skills that keep hospitals, clinics, private practices, and other medical facilities running smoothly on a daily basis. Program curriculum includes training in the following areas:
It won’t all be classrooms and lectures. At Daytona College, you’ll have the opportunity to gain real-world experience through externships in a physician’s office or other medical facility.
Medical Assisting Diploma program graduates can work in:
Physicians’ Offices
Hospital systems
Emergency Care Offices
Clinics
Nursing Homes
Schools
Government Agencies
Program graduates qualify for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification exam, offered through the American Medical Technologists Association as well as the EKG Technician Certification (CET) and the Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) exams through the National Healthcare Association.
Whether you’re just starting to think about a career or looking to change your current work situation, Daytona College offers a focused career education to get you trained and ready to start a new career.
Founded in 1996, Daytona College’s curriculum is geared to the needs of employers who have hired our graduates, and we use methods that encourage you to develop not only your skills, but also your professional image. Our objective is to offer you the education that prepares you for a new career.