DMACC Medical Assistant Academic Program
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, Iowa
Diploma
In Person
Program Details
Program Length
36 credits (about 12 months)
Program Cost
$8,498
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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.
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Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.
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The DMACC Medical Assistant Academic Program equips students with essential skills in clinical, administrative, and patient care procedures, preparing them for diverse roles in health care.
Key Skills Taught:
- Clinical and diagnostic procedures
- Pharmacology and medication administration
- First aid techniques
- Office practices and administrative procedures
- Patient relations and care techniques
- Medical law and ethics
- Communication skills
- Medical terminology and anatomy
- Physiology and laboratory procedures
- Radiography techniques
- Electronic health records
Program Features:
- 10-week supervised practicum in an ambulatory setting for hands-on experience
- Eligibility for the CMA (AAMA) certification examination upon graduation
- Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- Focus on performing administrative and clinical procedures in ambulatory settings
- Comprehensive curriculum covering clinical, administrative, and patient care procedures
- Emphasis on legal and ethical standards in medical assisting practice
- Pathway Success Team available for questions and support
Key Skills Taught:
- Clinical and diagnostic procedures
- Pharmacology and medication administration
- First aid techniques
- Office practices and administrative procedures
- Patient relations and care techniques
- Medical law and ethics
- Communication skills
- Medical terminology and anatomy
- Physiology and laboratory procedures
- Radiography techniques
- Electronic health records
Program Features:
- 10-week supervised practicum in an ambulatory setting for hands-on experience
- Eligibility for the CMA (AAMA) certification examination upon graduation
- Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- Focus on performing administrative and clinical procedures in ambulatory settings
- Comprehensive curriculum covering clinical, administrative, and patient care procedures
- Emphasis on legal and ethical standards in medical assisting practice
- Pathway Success Team available for questions and support
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Des Moines Area Community College, located in Ankeny, Iowa, offers a range of associate degree and certificate programs across various fields of study. The college provides educational opportunities designed to meet the needs of its diverse student body, focusing on both academic and career-oriented goals.
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