About
Medical Assistant Program at Dutchess Community College
Dutchess Community College's Medical Assistant program offers comprehensive training designed to equip students with the essential skills for a rewarding career in healthcare. This program provides in-depth knowledge in medical terminology, ethics, insurance billing and coding, and patient management, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for certification and immediate entry into the workforce. With flexible online and in-person learning options, the program focuses on practical, real-world applications, fostering workforce readiness and enabling students to confidently pursue vital roles in medical settings. You will gain expertise in critical areas, including appointment scheduling, telephone techniques, and medical records management.
Program Details:
- Cost: 1899 USD
- Duration: Unknown
- Schedule: Online, in-person
- Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent (for national certification exam)
- Accreditations: Unknown (The college itself is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, but no distinct accreditation for the Medical Assistant program was found.)
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students for certification and workforce readiness in medical assisting roles.
Organization
Dutchess Community College
Dutchess Community College
Dutchess Community College, founded in 1957 in Poughkeepsie, NY, is a higher education institution offering a wide array of academic and non-credit workforce training programs. It provides career preparation, professional development, and enrichment courses, including high school equivalency and ESL, serving thousands annually. The college emphasizes open access to affordable, quality post-secondary education, empowering its community to achieve their intellectual, economic, and creative capacities.
Highlights:
- Extensive non-credit workforce development and continuing education programs
- Customized workforce training for local businesses
- Strong partnership with local economic development initiatives like START-UP NY
- Phlebotomist Certificate Program that prepares students for national board certification
- Phlebotomy program emphasizes manual dexterity and practical skills