Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at DCI Career Institute 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 New York colleges that offer medical assistant program.

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DCI Career Institute (DCMO BOCES)

6678 County Rd 32, Norwich, NY

DCI Career Institute was found in 1985 in Monaca, PA to provide short term courses in computer sales, service and training. By 1991 the school had developed full term programs and had become accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET). DCI Career Institute provides career specific programs and a reasonable cost and assists its graduates in career placement.

Academics

DCI Career Institute programs are less than a year long and have flexible hours to fit a student's scheduling needs. Small class sizes provide personal attention and hands on instruction, ensuring that each student receives a quality education.

DCI Career Institute offers 4 programs:

• Medical Assistant
• Massage Therapist
• Computer Network Specialist
• Business Information Specialist

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at DCI Career Institute must first interview with an admissions representative. During this period the representative will evaluate the student's career goals and provide an opportunity to learn about the program of interest in greater depth. Financial aid is also available, interested students should complete and submit the Free Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), after which a determination on eligibility and awards will be made.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. DCI Career Institute offers a less than one year certificate program in medical assistant.

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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

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