Dakota College - Bottineau Online, A.A.S. Medical Assistant

Dakota College - Bottineau,
Distance Education Office,
105 Simrall Blvd.,
Bottineau, ND 58318,

T: (701) 228-5623,
Toll Free: (888) 918-5623,

The two-year Medical Assistant major prepared students to support physicians and other medical staff by providing assistance during patient examinations and treatment administration, by recording patient and related health information, and by performing a wide range of clinical and administrative duties. Medical assistants play an integral role in ambulatory care setting such as clinics and urgent care facilities, where services are offered on an outpatient basis. Medical assistants have been described as health care's most flexible, multifaceted professionals. This program provides clinical instruction, class lectures, and practical experiences through an internship in a medical facility. Graduates are eligible to take the national certification examination offered through the AMT.