Medical Assisting
Train for your health care career in DCI’s 36-week diploma program at our Newark, DE campus
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Start your career as a Medical Assistant!
If you enjoy helping and serving people and are filled with compassion, then getting your medical assistant training from Dawn Career Institute may be a good option for you. Our Medical Assisting diploma program includes the applied technical knowledge needed to perform key medical office procedures and protocols.
Our Medical Assisting program provides training in the following areas:
EKGs and Vital Signs
Phlebotomy
Laboratory Techniques
Patient Consultation
Insurance Claims
One of the unique benefits of DCI’s Medical Assisting program is the inclusion of phlebotomy training which prepares students for medical assistant jobs and the CPT Exam. The program also includes OSHA – Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens Certification.
Medical assistants perform a range of administrative and clinical tasks including:
Clinical skills:
- Taking medical histories and recording vital signs
- Preparing patients for examination
- Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
- Performing basic laboratory tests on the premises
- Preparing and administering medications as directed
- Preparing patient x-rays
- Phlebotomy
- Performing electrocardiograms (EKG)
Clerical skills:
- Updating and filing patient medical records
- Completing insurance forms and handling correspondence
- Handling Billing & Bookkeeping
- Scheduling appointments, answering telephones and greeting patients
- Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services
- Purchasing supplies and equipment
You could start your NEW CAREER in less time than you think!
From the student just graduating from high school to the adult learner who is looking to make a career change, Dawn Career Institute is a great option when considering post-secondary education. Contact us today and find out how you can achieve career success with Dawn Career Institute!
Why Dawn Career Institute?
Real-world, Hands-on Training
You’ll receive hands-on training on equipment you can expect to use on your first day on the job and are taught by instructors who have actually worked in the field.
Flexible Schedules
You’ll learn in an environment that fits your lifestyle, offering day and evening classes with hands-on training at our campus, as well as online training and programs that offer a hybrid format that combines both campus based and online training.
Job Placement Assistance
While employment is not guaranteed, our Career Services team networks with prospective employers to match businesses that have employment needs with DCI graduates suited for those positions.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. At Dawn Career Institute, we are dedicated to making the cost of education more affordable to students who might otherwise not be able to attend. We will work closely with you to investigate what educational funding opportunities may be available to you.
To find out more about DCI, submit the form above to request more information from a helpful representative who can help you get started on your way to becoming a trained medical assistant.
Dawn Career Institute is accredited by the
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.