Medical Assisting
Program Type: Diploma in Applied Science
Program Level: UG
Division: Nursing & Allied Health
Program Duration: 15 months
Program Contact: Dawn Nelson
Time: Day
Program overview
The Medical Assisting Program is a three-semester diploma program. The first two semesters are sequential and are composed general education and medical assisting specific courses containing lecture and student laboratory experiences. The third and final semester provides a clinical experience in physician offices. Students participate in a Capstone review to prepare for their certification exam.
Entry Requirements
To see a list of entrance requirements for this program, please check the FDTC Course Catalog.
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Unify skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary for success within the medical assisting profession body of knowledge.
- Communicate information and ideas effectively.
- Demonstrate respect for the rights of the patients, colleagues, and other health professionals and perform duties in a manner that is within the constraints of legal, moral, and ethical conduct.
- Interpret objective patient data by correlating with subjective and pathological findings.
Open Application Dates for Competitive Health Sciences Programs
Applications for the FDTC Health Sciences Programs will be accepted Monday, April 1, 2024 through Wednesday, May 15, 2024 for the FALL 2024 semester.