Medical Assisting Program
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 10
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/12/2023
Program Description
The Medical Assisting Program prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, and the administration of medications and first aid. The program includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; medical law and ethics; patient psychology and communications; medical office procedures; and clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment procedures.
Established in 2015
CIP: 51-0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Genesis Healthcare Institute
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
American Medical Certification Asso
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Illinois Board of Higher Education
- Industry Standard: American Medical Certification Association
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Certificate of Completion - Apprenticeship
36 Weeks ( 680.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $10,200.00 |
| Books | $650.00 |
| Fees | $500.00 |
| Tests | $675.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $250.00 |
| Total Cost | $12,275.00 |
Financial Aid
- Institutional Scholarships
- WIA, Will -Community Concerns, POETS, DuPage Worknet, Employee's Tuition Reimbursement
Application Procedure
1. Fill out the Admission Application Form. 2. Submit supportive documents as evidence for qualification to take the course. These may include: college or high school transcript, diploma or GED certificate; recommendation letters or other relevant letter as needed. 3. Show a valid Identification for photocopy. 4. Take and pass the Entrance Assessment Examination. 5. For transferees who had taken some of the courses in the program, they are required to take and pass the validating examination for each course. 6. Fill out and sign the Enrollment Agreement Form and other registration documents.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Language - TABE test
- Writing - TABE test
- Other - Background Check
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
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Medical Assisting Program
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 10
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/12/2023
Program Description
The Medical Assisting Program prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, and the administration of medications and first aid. The program includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; medical law and ethics; patient psychology and communications; medical office procedures; and clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment procedures.
Established in 2015
CIP: 51-0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant.
Provider Information
Genesis Healthcare Institute
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
American Medical Certification Asso
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Illinois Board of Higher Education
- Industry Standard: American Medical Certification Association
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Certificate of Completion - Apprenticeship
36 Weeks ( 680.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $10,200.00 |
| Books | $650.00 |
| Fees | $500.00 |
| Tests | $675.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $250.00 |
| Total Cost | $12,275.00 |
Financial Aid
- Institutional Scholarships
- WIA, Will -Community Concerns, POETS, DuPage Worknet, Employee's Tuition Reimbursement
Application Procedure
1. Fill out the Admission Application Form. 2. Submit supportive documents as evidence for qualification to take the course. These may include: college or high school transcript, diploma or GED certificate; recommendation letters or other relevant letter as needed. 3. Show a valid Identification for photocopy. 4. Take and pass the Entrance Assessment Examination. 5. For transferees who had taken some of the courses in the program, they are required to take and pass the validating examination for each course. 6. Fill out and sign the Enrollment Agreement Form and other registration documents.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Language - TABE test
- Writing - TABE test
- Other - Background Check
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
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction