Certified Medical Assistant Plus
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/17/2024
Program Description
Certified Medical Assistant Plus is a cross-trained patient care profession. You will be a vital member of the healthcare team and work to administer medications, assist with minor procedures, obtain laboratory specimens, perform electrocardiograms, provide patient education, perform phlebotomy procedures, prep rooms and prepare patients for examinations, while helping manage medical supply inventories. Medical Assistants may also assist nurses and physicians provide direct patient care by taking medical histories, charting vitals, and assisting in examinations and procedures. In some cases, Certified Medical Assistants may perform more advanced tasks under the supervision of a physician, which may include cleaning and dressing wounds, removing sutures, collecting blood and other specimens, as well as administering medication. Placement data indicates that currently 2,495 medical assistant positions available with in 25 mile radius of the school's zip code 60613.
Established in 2014
CIP: 51-0705 Medical Office Management/Administration.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Chicago Community Learning Center
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
AMCA or NHA
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Illinois Board of Higher Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
70 Weeks ( 1320.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $8,000.00 |
| Books | $2,100.00 |
| Tests | $139.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $2,850.00 |
| Total Cost | $13,089.00 |
Financial Aid
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
The customer will attend the information session explaining the CCLC process for the enrollment procedure. The customer is required to provide a government issued ID, social security card and high school diploma or GED. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - 9th grade level
- Reading - 9th grade level
- Language - English
- Writing - High School
- Prerequisites - No criminal background
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Certified Medical Assistant Plus
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/17/2024
Program Description
Certified Medical Assistant Plus is a cross-trained patient care profession. You will be a vital member of the healthcare team and work to administer medications, assist with minor procedures, obtain laboratory specimens, perform electrocardiograms, provide patient education, perform phlebotomy procedures, prep rooms and prepare patients for examinations, while helping manage medical supply inventories. Medical Assistants may also assist nurses and physicians provide direct patient care by taking medical histories, charting vitals, and assisting in examinations and procedures. In some cases, Certified Medical Assistants may perform more advanced tasks under the supervision of a physician, which may include cleaning and dressing wounds, removing sutures, collecting blood and other specimens, as well as administering medication. Placement data indicates that currently 2,495 medical assistant positions available with in 25 mile radius of the school's zip code 60613.
Established in 2014
CIP: 51-0705 Medical Office Management/Administration.
Provider Information
Chicago Community Learning Center
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
AMCA or NHA
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Illinois Board of Higher Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
70 Weeks ( 1320.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $8,000.00 |
| Books | $2,100.00 |
| Tests | $139.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $2,850.00 |
| Total Cost | $13,089.00 |
Financial Aid
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
The customer will attend the information session explaining the CCLC process for the enrollment procedure. The customer is required to provide a government issued ID, social security card and high school diploma or GED. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - 9th grade level
- Reading - 9th grade level
- Language - English
- Writing - High School
- Prerequisites - No criminal background
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Day Classes