Medical Assisting
Davidson-Davie Community College
Lexington, North Carolina
Diploma
In Person
Program Details
Program Length
43 credits (about 14 months)
Program Cost
$5,092
total
Sources
The program cost may vary depending on factors such as where you live, how many transfer credits you have and whether you're eligible for financial aid.
Cost Source
Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.
Program Source
Financial Outcomes
Median Earnings
Annual
Monthly
Median Debt
Total
Month
Source
Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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The Medical Assisting program at Davidson-Davie Community College focuses on teaching students a range of skills essential for a career in health care. The curriculum covers administrative skills like scheduling appointments, insurance processing, billing, and computer operations, as well as clinical skills such as assisting with examinations, performing laboratory procedures, electrocardiography, and medication administration under supervision. Students also gain knowledge of ethical and legal issues related to patient care.
Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative Skills: Scheduling appointments, insurance processing, billing, collections, computer operations
- Clinical Skills: Assisting with examinations/treatments, routine laboratory procedures, electrocardiography, supervised medication administration
- Ethical/Legal Knowledge: Understanding ethical and legal issues in patient care
Program Features:
- Preparation: Equips students with the abilities to perform administrative, clinical, and laboratory tasks
- Certification: Eligibility for the Certified Medical Assistants exam from the American Association of Medical Assistants
- Employment Opportunities: Pathways to work in physicians’ offices, health maintenance organizations, and health departments
For more information, contact StormForward@DavidsonDavie.edu.
Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative Skills: Scheduling appointments, insurance processing, billing, collections, computer operations
- Clinical Skills: Assisting with examinations/treatments, routine laboratory procedures, electrocardiography, supervised medication administration
- Ethical/Legal Knowledge: Understanding ethical and legal issues in patient care
Program Features:
- Preparation: Equips students with the abilities to perform administrative, clinical, and laboratory tasks
- Certification: Eligibility for the Certified Medical Assistants exam from the American Association of Medical Assistants
- Employment Opportunities: Pathways to work in physicians’ offices, health maintenance organizations, and health departments
For more information, contact StormForward@DavidsonDavie.edu.
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Davidson-Davie Community College, located in Thomasville, North Carolina, is a public institution that offers a range of associate degree programs, diplomas, and certificates. It serves the educational needs of Davidson and Davie counties, providing students with resources for academic advancement and workforce development. The college emphasizes accessible education, community engagement, and student success.
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