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Medical Assisting Diploma Program - Durham Technical Community College
Unlock your potential in the thriving healthcare sector with Durham Technical Community College's Medical Assisting program. This comprehensive diploma empowers you with essential administrative, clinical, and laboratory skills, preparing you for diverse roles in clinics, hospitals, and medical offices. With flexible online and in-person learning options, you'll gain the knowledge and practical experience necessary to excel, including medical terminology, law, and ethics, ensuring you are well-equipped to meet industry demands and achieve certification eligibility.
Program Details:
- Cost: 3689 USD
- Duration: 12 months (achievable in four semesters)
- Schedule: Flexible learning options including online and in-person modalities.
- Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent, placement tests (may require developmental courses), immunizations, background check, and CPR certification.
- Accreditations: Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students for certification eligibility with the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) and equips graduates for diverse healthcare roles.
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Durham Technical Community College - Main Campus
Durham Technical Community College
Durham Technical Community College, headquartered in Durham, NC, is a higher education institution specializing in technical and career education. With over 60 years of experience, it offers affordable, high-quality education and individualized student support services, providing pathways for both university transfer and immediate career entry. The college operates multiple locations serving Durham and Orange counties and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Highlights:
- Serves as a springboard to bachelor's degrees through extensive articulation agreements with many four-year institutions
- Offers affordable, high-quality technical and career education
- Strong community focus, including adult literacy programs
- Phlebotomy program is accredited by the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians
- Phlebotomy program is delivered in a hybrid format, combining online lectures and in-person labs
- Phlebotomy program emphasizes ethics, legalities, and practical skills essential for the profession