Welcome
Medical Assisting continues to be one of the fastest growing occupations. Job prospects in the Twin Cities area are best for Medical Assistants who have graduated from an accredited program, particularly those with certification.
DCTC’s Medical Assistant Program is accredited by CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) on recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).
The medical assistant is a multi-skilled professional dedicated to assisting in patient care management. This program prepares graduates to work primarily in a physicians’ office/clinic environment. The graduate will assist the doctor with examinations, treatments, medical histories, diagnostic testing, instrument sterilization, minor surgery, and administering medication.
Laboratory duties may include specimen collection, routine lab testing like urinalysis and glucose, ECG, and X-ray. Duties may also include answering phones, scheduling, referrals, coding, and insurance.
Graduate Stories
"I decided if I wanted to try a career change that now was a good time for it. I researched different schools and decided on DCTC."
Online Program
DCTC is pleased to offer an online option for our Medical Assistant program.
Facilites
Our labs and classrooms are state-of-the-art with up-to-date industry standard equipment and software.
Ask an Instructor
Please feel free to contact us directly if you have any questions about the Medical Assistant Program, would like to arrange a tour of our facilities, or would like information about careers in the medical assistant industry.
| Patrice Nadeau 651.423.8355 patrice.nadeau@dctc.edu |
Margaret Noirjean 651.423.8540 margaret.noirjean@dctc.edu |
Kathy Miller N/A kathleen.miller@dctc.edu |