Medical Assistant Diploma Program-old

Diploma Program

COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM

All lesson plans and syllabi are subject to change based upon program choice

INTRODUCTION

The Medical Assistant Program at DSDT is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed as medical assistants in a variety of healthcare settings. The program covers a range of subjects, including medical assistant and basic healthcare knowledge, pharmacology and administration of medications, introduction to computers and electronic medical records, clinical procedures, medical office management, and medical lab procedures.

 Throughout the program, students will have the opportunity to learn from experienced healthcare professionals and gain hands-on experience in a variety of medical assistant duties. They will learn how to assist with patient care, administer medications, record patient information, and perform basic laboratory procedures.

 The program consists of several courses, including Medical Assistant and Basic Healthcare Knowledge, Pharmacology and Administration of Medications, Intro to Computers and Electronic Medical Records, Clinical Procedures, Medical Office Management, Medical Lab I Procedures, Medical Lab II Procedures, Health & Safety and Job Readiness Training, and Externship. Upon completion of the program, students will receive a diploma and will be well-prepared to enter the workforce as medical assistants.

SUMMARY

The Medical Assistant program prepares students to perform both administrative and clinical duties. Students will be trained in a wide range of skills that are essential to a career as medical assistant. The skills completed are included but not limited to administrative tasks and clinical duties. This program focuses on medical practices and procedures, medical ethics and law, medical insurance and record keeping and patient preparation for basic laboratory procedures and tests. A 160-hour externship is required upon completion of the course work.

OBJECTIVES

To prepare students for post-program success by providing a rich learning environment utilizing research-based methods of instruction and providing access to relevant and current resources and materials. Students will participate in a challenging and worthwhile diploma program based on current industry/academic expectations. The Medical Assistant Program will provide students with a roadmap to gainful employment by instruction in 8 courses.

COURSES

  • Introduction to Medical Assistant and Basic Healthcare Knowledge
  • Pharmacology and Administration of Medications
  • Intro Computers and Electronic Medical Records
  • Clinical Procedures
  • Medical Office Management
  • Medical Lab I Procedures
  • Medical Lab II Procedures
  • Externship
  • Personal Computer with stable access to internet (highly recommended) 
  • Notebook and/or sketch book

• Instructor Led Lecture 

• Online Sessions 

• Lab Sessions 

Many of the course requirements and assignments will be fulfilled during lab time, a one-hour session during in class meetings will be dedicated to homework and classwork. 

*Please reference Academic Policies and Procedures full Policy*

Students will receive a daily assignment or quiz through the Canvas LMS or external resource to verify comprehension
of daily lessons

A weekly test designed to verify learning and assist students in gaining confidence in knowledge.

Students will participate in various lab activities to help develop hands on understanding of curriculum. These will
include resources or server based virtual machine components.

  • 410 Clock Hours- Online Hours 
  • 190 Clock Hours- Lab Hours 
  • 160 Clock Hours- Externship

Each week will feature an interactive assignment and/or project that illustrates the section they have learned.

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Attendance on a daily basis is a mandatory requirement for all students. Any class session or activity missed, regardless of
cause, reduces the opportunity for learning and may adversely affect a student’s achievement. Students are responsible to
instructors for class attendance and for any class work missed during an absence. Student is responsible to catch up on the
missing material on his/her own by contacting fellow classmates or instructor.

Tuition:  $21,995.00
760 Clock Hours = $28.94 clock/hour

There is a $25 returned/bounced check fee

The medical field needs YOU!

DSDT trains and pairs qualified students with high-demand medical careers. To learn more about how you may enroll into our next Medical Assistant Diploma Program, please fill out and submit the accompanying form.

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