Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Daytona College prepares students for careers as a medical assistant, clinical medical assistant, specialized medical assistant, medical receptionist, front office administration, clinical supervisor, medical office manager, and health services manager. The program focuses on providing medical office administrative services and performing clinical duties. Program courses include: basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, patient psychology and communications, medical office procedures, and clinical diagnostics, examination, testing and treatment procedures. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer medical assistant program.

Daytona College

171 Cedar Ave, Chambersburg, PA

Daytona College, located in Ormond Beach, Florida, began operation in 1996 as the Daytona Institute of Massage Therapy. Initially the school only offered massage therapy programs, but upon receiving accreditation and degree granting status, expanded its offerings to include beauty, allied health and business programs.  The college places emphasis on faculty involvement in the lives of students, offering mentoring and advisory services.

Academics

The school provides programs in a variety of fields, and upon graduation provides assistance in job placement. The programs provide the skills and knowledge necessary for an individual to accomplish tasks and duties professionally at the entry level. The school places an importance on practical training and experience, providing opportunities to develop the skills one is being trained for prior to employment. Programs will result in a diploma, certificate or degree depending on the area of study.

Programs offered include:

• Therapeutic Massage
• Aesthetics
• Cosmetology
• Medical Assisting
• Business Administration

Admissions and Financial Aid

Admission to Daytona College requires students to contact an admissions representative and visit the campus. Students must have a high school diploma or equivalent and must be 18 years of age or older. Students meeting the above requirements will submit an application along with the application fee. Financial aid is available to students in the form of grants, loans, scholarships and work study programs. Interested individuals should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility and determine awards.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Daytona College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Medical Assistants

Description

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 23.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA
  • Total Employment: 250
  • Average Hourly Rate: $13.67
  • Average Annual Salary: $28440

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).