Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Secondary school diploma
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Medical Assistants perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices and clinics of physicians, podiatrist, chiropractors, and optometrist offices running smoothly. The objective of the Medical Assisting Program is to prepare students to acquire satisfactory and demonstrate competency in a variety of medical office procedures and laboratory techniques under the direction supervision of a physician. The medical procedures and lab techniques include injections, EKG’s, vital signs, urinalysis,
phlebotomy, assisting in minor surgery and emergency situations. Front office skills include patient date collection, scheduling
patients, answering phone inquiries, insurance claims processing, bookkeeping, billing/collection, keyboarding, transcription, word processing and computer billing. The Medical Assistant diploma program is designed to prepare the student for an entry-level position in a medical office or clinical setting. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be eligible to work in medical centers, doctors’ offices, and hospitals as a medical assistant under the supervision of a physician or other healthcare provider in any medical setting in the healthcare industry.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
36
Hours
900
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
252 Chapman Road, Newark DE 19702
Local WIB
1 - Statewide
Name of Credential
CCMA (Certified Medical Assisting) by the NHA (National Healthcare Association
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Title IV
Refund Policy
http://www.dawncareerinstitute.edu/DCI-Catalog.pdf
A student wishing to withdraw should inform DCI in writing at least five (5) calendar days, but no more than thirty (30) calendar days, in advance of withdrawal. For the full refund policy, please click our link above to access our school catalog.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Accrediting Commission of Career Schools/Colleges
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$557.00 15 Books
Testing/Exam Fees
$100.00 CCMA Certification The testing fees are due to Dawn Career Institute prior to the training.
In-State/District Tuition
$15,616.00
Other Fees
$44.00 Scrubs (uniforms)
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$15,616.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$35.00 Blood pressure cuff and stethoscope
Total In-State Program Cost
$16,352.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$16,352.00
