About
Davis School District’s Medical Assisting at the Davis Catalyst Center in Kaysville, Utah, prepares students for medical assistant work in clinical settings and eligibility for the Registered Medical Assistant Certification exam. Training covers medical office procedures, administrative tasks, clinical skills, and a clinical externship following coursework. The primary pathway runs for one year across coursework and externship, with externship hours completed during the final 11 weeks of class. Admission requires a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, Medical Anatomy & Physiology, and Medical Terminology completed with a C grade or better. Qualified applicants must also attend an admissions interview. The prerequisite courses may be taken concurrently with Medical Assisting.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Leads to: Registered Medical Assistant Certification exam
Organization
Davis School District
Catalyst Center is a Davis School District career and technical education center in Kaysville, Utah. It prepares students for occupational fields including In-person Medical Assisting and Pharmacy Technician, alongside broader career pathways connected to health care, aviation, technology, construction, culinary arts, and media. The center serves Davis School District students in grades 7–12 and provides profession-based learning through projects involving real-world clients. Transportation is available through buses running between students’ home schools and the center, supporting participation in its programs. Catalyst also includes a full-service café where students can purchase meals, and its learning environment emphasizes workplace-appropriate conduct and professional expectations. The center organizes career pathway events and student leadership activities connected with Career and Technical Student Organizations.