Medical Assisting (Limited Access Program), Vocational Certificate

Program Information

Vocational Certificate - Code 102301 - Catalog 2022/2023

Tamara Mottler, Assistant Chair, 386-506-3215, [e-mail]

Maggie Muszka, Administrative Assistant, 386-506-3080, [e-mail]

Melissa Brown, Academic Advisor, 386-506-3052, [e-mail]

Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes

Mission:

It is the goal of the Medical Assisting program at Daytona State College to:

1. Prepare competent entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior ) learning domains.

2. To provide the local and surrounding communities with highly trained competent medical professionals.

Medical assisting is one of the fastest growing allied health professions in the country. Our efforts will be continually directed at improving and providing the most up to date training in the field.

Students should be aware that this is a professional program. The American Association of Medical Assistants has established a code of ethics and a creed for the profession. They both establish guidelines, obligations, basic beliefs and fundamental principles of the profession and offer standards of expected behavior. Students are expected to comply with the standards of professional responsibility as outlined in the documents on the following page.

Description:

The program prepares students to work in the multi-skilled field of medical assisting. Students are prepared to assist in all aspects of medical practice administratively and clinically under the supervision of a physician. Instruction covers terminology, anatomy and physiology, coding, pharmacology, medical office laboratory procedures, diet and nutrition. Clinical experiences will be provided in physician offices, ambulatory care centers and clinics. Job title: Medical Assistant.

Program Accreditation: The Medical Assisting Program Daytona Beach Campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Educational Review Board (MAERB). Information may be obtained from CAAHEP, 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763; [phone] and AAMA, 20 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 1575, Chicago, IL 60606; [phone]

College Accreditation: Daytona State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associates and bachelor’s degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Daytona State College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling [phone], or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Outcomes:

Graduates of the program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of the Medical Assisting profession.

2. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of administrative and clinical procedures.

3. Develop a clear idea of his/her role and responsibilities to the patient, the physician and other members of the health care team.

4. Demonstrate a sound basis of the scientific principles of Anatomy/Physiology and Medical Terminology.

5. Develop life-long learning habits for personal and professional growth and development.

Financial Aid

This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.

Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. For more information on grants, loans and work programs available please visit the Office of Financial Aid webpage at daytonastate.edu/financial-aid/. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.

Approximate Additional Costs

Program Tuition and Fees*:	$3,563
Access Fee:	$50.26 ($1.16 per credit)
Assessment Fee:	$34
Lab Fees:	$180.29
Textbook Estimate:	$175
Uniforms:	$175
Laboratory Supplies:	$60
FDLE/FBI Background Screening:	$90
Certification Exam Fee:	$125

*In-state tuition only; out-of-state tuition will be higher.

Additional Admission Requirements

• Admissions into the program will be contingent on the satisfactory completion of both a drug screen and a background check consisting of a fingerprint check of state and federal criminal history information conducted through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

• Students must have a standard high school diploma (or GED) and be at least 18 years of age to enroll.

• Applicants starting in a Florida Public high school in 2003 or after and graduating from a Florida public high school with a standard high school diploma and active duty military are exempt from any placement testing. Those applicants that have successfully completed college level English and/or Math may be exempt as well. All other applicants will be required to take the TABE test and must achieve a 10th grade level or higher on each section of the TABE test.

• Basic Cardiac Life Support for Health Care Provider and AED through American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

• Students will be held accountable for the policies and procedures of the Medical Assisting program as outlined in the Medical Assisting student handbook, as well as the College Student handbook.

Additional Completion Requirements

• Submit completed application for continuing enrollment to the School of Health Careers.

• Applications are accepted anytime during the year.

• Selection is made once per year based on cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 or better.

• Program specific courses must be completed with a grade 'C' or better.

Careers

The following information is required by federal regulations to be provided to students for all vocational and certificate programs. Additional information on any career, job, or salary potential can be found at http://www.onetonline.org. For additional career information, please see: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/31-9092.00

Program Length: The typical length of this program is three (3) semesters (36 weeks) for a full-time student. The Florida Education and Training Placement Information Program (FETPIP) lists the placement rate (2018-19) for this field at 83%.

CIP Code (6 digit) - 51.0801 Medical Assistant

 

Note: It’s never too early to prepare for your career! Login to your Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board and create your personal account to submit your resume for review and search for jobs, and practice your interview skills with Big Interview. For questions, please email Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.

Program Specific Courses

Program specific courses must be completed with a grade 'C' or better.

MEA0005	Introduction to Medical Assisting	120.9
MEA0204C	Clinical Procedures for Medical Assisting and Lab	150
MEA0230C	Medical Terminology for Medical Assisting and Lab	120
MEA0231C	Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assisting and Lab	180
MEA0242C	Pharmacology for Medical Assisting and Lab	120
MEA0256C	Laboratory Procedures for Medical Assisting	189
MEA0310C	Clerical Procedures for Medical Assisting and Lab	120
MEA0334C	Coding for Medical Assisting and Lab	60
MEA0801	Externship for Medical Assisting	240

 

Sample Program of Study

1st Semester - Fall

MEA0005	Introduction to Medical Assisting	120.9
MEA0230C	Medical Terminology for Medical Assisting and Lab	120
MEA0231C	Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assisting and Lab	180
MEA0310C	Clerical Procedures for Medical Assisting and Lab	120

 

2nd Semester - Spring

MEA0204C	Clinical Procedures for Medical Assisting and Lab	150
MEA0242C	Pharmacology for Medical Assisting and Lab	120
MEA0256C	Laboratory Procedures for Medical Assisting	189
MEA0334C	Coding for Medical Assisting and Lab	60

 

3rd Semester - Summer

MEA0801

Externship for Medical Assisting

240

TOTAL	VOC. HRS.	43.33
TOTAL	CONTACT HRS.	1300.00

Note: Sequence of courses may vary. Check catalog course descriptions for requisite requirements.