eCareer Academy
Computer Programming Contact
Maggie Steinkamp
Academic Advisor
msteinkamp1@dmacc.edu
712-792-8332
Patient Access Specialist Contact
Ellen Sandholm
Academic Advisor
emsandholm@dmacc.edu
515-201-1289
eCareer Academy Programs offered through the DMACC Online Option
These classes provide area high school students with excellent educational opportunities.
Career Advantage Student Benefits:
- Earn college credits while in high school
- Develop valuable career and workplace skills
- Explore various career options of interest
- Get a head start on college and career
Courses within the eCareer Academy are available in a virtual and online format. Meaning students attend class at a designated time (virtually) and complete assignments online, without needing to be physically present in a classroom. Students will have opportunities to interact with classmates and instructors through virtual meetings, discussion boards, emails, and other online tools.
Registration
Preregistration is handled by high school guidance counselors and principals.
Specific courses may be subject to change.
Students are provided a foundation of computer science and programming courses. These courses prepare them to create business solutions by designing, writing, and executing computer programs. Twenty-seven total DMACC credits can be earned in this academy (18 the first year and 9 the second year). Upon successful completion of all Academy courses, students can earn a Computer Languages diploma with three additional core courses. These additional courses are not offered as part of the academy.
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
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Year 1 - Virtual classes offered M-R 10:00-11:15 a.m. or 1:00-2:15 p.m. Year 2 - Virtual classes offered M-R 8:00-9:15 a.m. |
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| Fall Semester | ||
| CIS125 | Intro to Programming | 3 |
| CIS169 | C# | 3 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| WDV101 | Introduction to HTML and CSS | 3 |
| CIS171 | Java | 3 |
| Year 2 Classes offered M-R 8:00-9:15 a.m. —Plus Web Blended | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| CIS303 | Introduction to Databases | 3 |
| CIS174 | ADV. C# | 3 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| CIS175 | Java II | 3 |
| CIS332 | Database and SQL | 3 |
Do you aspire to help others? Does the thought of working in healthcare excite you? Or is it just too much blood and guts? Don’t worry – healthcare pathways are available where you can still impact others, minus the blood and guts!
Have you considered a gratifying career in healthcare as a Patient Access Specialist? This role serves as the initial point of contact for patients and the face of the organization while advocating for the community's healthcare.
DMACC’s Patient Access Specialist Certificate program is 16 credits and may be completed online. Program courses are taught by instructors who have experience in the industry, providing best practices and guidance throughout the academic journey.
Upon completing the program, students may obtain positions with job titles such as Patient Access Specialist, Service Coordinator, Patient Advocate, Patient Experience Representative etc. Many healthcare settings need the administrative services provided by the Patient Access Specialist to provide patient connections. This includes hospitals, clinics, health insurance organizations, home health agencies, etc.
If continuing your education is intriguing, the Patient Access Specialist program does ladder into other programs at DMACC, expanding opportunities in learning and in the field. Did you know that Iowa State University has a Bachelor of Healthcare Management? Opportunities abound!
Fall Semester
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| ADM105 | Intro to Keyboarding | 1 |
| HSC114 | Med Terms I | 3 |
| MAP141 | Medical Insurance | 3 |
| SDV108 | The College Experience | 1 |
Spring Semester
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| BCA212 | Intro Computer Business Appl | 3 |
| HSC207 | Health Comm Strategies | 3 |
| MAP220 | Medical Administrative Proc | 3 |