Medical Assisting Degree Online

Training that allows you to earn your living by helping others and is offered online? Welcome to the Daytona College Medical Assisting Associate of Science Degree Online program.

At Daytona College, You will Get

Real-World Experience

You don’t have to be on campus every day to pursue a career as a medical assistant. Daytona College’s Medical Assisting Associate of Science Degree Online Program is the perfect solution to a busy schedule and the desire to get your medical assistant training. 

Hospitals, clinics, private practices and many other medical facilities depend on skilled medical assistants every single day to deliver essential administrative support and quality clinical care to patients. And even though you’re an online student, you’ll still have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in real-world settings during externships in actual medical facilities.

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What You'll Learn

The Daytona College Associate of Science Medical Assisting Online Program is designed to help students acquire important skills that include:

  • Recording vital signs
  • Patient intake and assessment
  • Diagnostic tests
  • Administering medication
  • Specimen collection and processing
  • Electronic health records
  • Insurance and billing
  • Patient scheduling
  • Drawing blood
  • Critical thinking and leadership skills
  • Psychology 
  • Medical business communications


Daytona College Medical Assisting Diploma graduates (in the hybrid and online format) are eligible to transfer into the Medical Assisting Associate of Science Degree program.

Potential Career Paths

Graduates of the Medical Assisting Associate of Science Degree program may work in:

Physicians’ Offices

Hospital systems

Emergency Care Offices

Clinics

Nursing Homes

Schools

Government Agencies

Certification

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.

Translation? More certifications could open the door to even more career opportunities. At Daytona College, we’re committed to helping you achieve your goals for a successful future as a medical assistant.

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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.