Do I have to attend an orientation?
Yes, orientation is mandatory for you to enroll in our program. During the orientation we discuss the program with more detail as well as inform
you of additional resources that may be available to you. Please check our school website for orientation dates, times and location:
www.das.edu
Do I have to make a down payment to enroll in the class?
Yes in order to enroll in one of our classes you must make a $700 payment (due at registration)
Is Financial Aid available?
Yes, Financial aid is available for those who qualify: FINANCIAL AID
Are there any prerequisites to enroll in the Medical Assisting program?
* In order to enroll in our program you must have a High School Diploma or GED. (A foreign High School diploma must be evaluated for US
equivalency)
* It is recommended that you have your Hepatitis B vaccines up to date and have a TB skin test within the last year
How is Medical Assisting different from other allied health professions?
Medical assistants are the most versatile allied health professionals. They are cross-trained to perform clinical and administrative duties.
Where do Medical Assistants work?
Medical assistants work alongside physicians, mainly in outpatient or ambulatory care facilities, such as medical offices and clinics.
What is externship?
After you complete the program you must complete a minimum of 160hour externship. This is the time when you are placed on a site (doctors
office or clinic) to put to practice the skills you learned in class. These are voluntary hours. You do not get paid for externship
What do Medical Assistants earn?
Medical assistant compensation varies according to many factors such as:
* Geographic region / location
* Work setting
* Years of experience.
* Practice specialty & number of specialties
For additional information: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Salary wizard
What is certification and how is it obtained?
Certification offers proof to employers that a medical assistant has achieved the highest standards of education and credentialing in the medical
assisting field.
We are currently affiliated with:
* For National Certification: National Center for Competency Testing https://www.ncctinc.com
* For State Certification: California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants www.ccbma.org
Do I have to get certified?
Certification is not required for you to obtain employment as a Medical Assistant but we do encourage all our graduates to become certified.
Yes, orientation is mandatory for you to enroll in our program. During the orientation we discuss the program with more detail as well as inform
you of additional resources that may be available to you. Please check our school website for orientation dates, times and location:
www.das.edu
Do I have to make a down payment to enroll in the class?
Yes in order to enroll in one of our classes you must make a $700 payment (due at registration)
Is Financial Aid available?
Yes, Financial aid is available for those who qualify: FINANCIAL AID
Are there any prerequisites to enroll in the Medical Assisting program?
* In order to enroll in our program you must have a High School Diploma or GED. (A foreign High School diploma must be evaluated for US
equivalency)
* It is recommended that you have your Hepatitis B vaccines up to date and have a TB skin test within the last year
How is Medical Assisting different from other allied health professions?
Medical assistants are the most versatile allied health professionals. They are cross-trained to perform clinical and administrative duties.
Where do Medical Assistants work?
Medical assistants work alongside physicians, mainly in outpatient or ambulatory care facilities, such as medical offices and clinics.
What is externship?
After you complete the program you must complete a minimum of 160hour externship. This is the time when you are placed on a site (doctors
office or clinic) to put to practice the skills you learned in class. These are voluntary hours. You do not get paid for externship
What do Medical Assistants earn?
Medical assistant compensation varies according to many factors such as:
* Geographic region / location
* Work setting
* Years of experience.
* Practice specialty & number of specialties
For additional information: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Salary wizard
What is certification and how is it obtained?
Certification offers proof to employers that a medical assistant has achieved the highest standards of education and credentialing in the medical
assisting field.
We are currently affiliated with:
* For National Certification: National Center for Competency Testing https://www.ncctinc.com
* For State Certification: California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants www.ccbma.org
Do I have to get certified?
Certification is not required for you to obtain employment as a Medical Assistant but we do encourage all our graduates to become certified.