Clinical Medical Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/17/2024
Program Description
The Tukienforf Training Institute offers a Clinical Medical Assistant program to help build new skills and prepare individuals for entry level positions in the medical profession. This program is a basic introduction to the medical field and helps the individual learn the basics of a Clinical Medical Assistant. Medical Assistants perform many clerical duties. Students will learn how to take phone calls, greet patients, update and file patient medical records, fill out insurance forms, handle correspondence, schedule appointments, arrange for hospital admission and laboratory services, and handle billing and bookkeeping. As part of the clinical training, students will learn to take medical histories and record vital signs, explain treatment procedures to patients, prepare patients for examination, assist the physician during the examination, collect and prepare laboratory specimens, dispose of contaminated supplies and sterilize medical instruments instruct patients about medication and special diets, prepare
Established in 2006
CIP: 51-0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Tukiendorf Training Institute(CBCI)
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
National Healthcareer Association
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois State Board of Education
- National Healthcareer Assiociaton
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
22 Weeks ( 134.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $5,700.00 |
| Books | $883.00 |
| Fees | $80.00 |
| Tests | $199.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $1,784.00 |
| Total Cost | $8,646.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
1. Bring WIOA information and interview with a staff member.
2. Provide student exploratory form for completion.
3. Submit High school/GED Diploma.
4. Sign student enrollment agreement. Physical exam form must be completed by the student's primary care physician or another qualified healthcare provider.
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 - HS Level (10.0 Casas Test Score)
- Writing - HS Level (10.0 Casas Test Score)
- Prerequisites - Must have completed phlebotomy and EKG certification programs
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Non-English Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit
Performance Data
Program: Clinical Medical Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/17/2024
Program Description
The Tukienforf Training Institute offers a Clinical Medical Assistant program to help build new skills and prepare individuals for entry level positions in the medical profession. This program is a basic introduction to the medical field and helps the individual learn the basics of a Clinical Medical Assistant. Medical Assistants perform many clerical duties. Students will learn how to take phone calls, greet patients, update and file patient medical records, fill out insurance forms, handle correspondence, schedule appointments, arrange for hospital admission and laboratory services, and handle billing and bookkeeping. As part of the clinical training, students will learn to take medical histories and record vital signs, explain treatment procedures to patients, prepare patients for examination, assist the physician during the examination, collect and prepare laboratory specimens, dispose of contaminated supplies and sterilize medical instruments instruct patients about medication and special diets, prepare
Established in 2006
CIP: 51-0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant.
Provider Information
Tukiendorf Training Institute(CBCI)
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
National Healthcareer Association
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois State Board of Education
- National Healthcareer Assiociaton
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
22 Weeks ( 134.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $5,700.00 |
| Books | $883.00 |
| Fees | $80.00 |
| Tests | $199.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $1,784.00 |
| Total Cost | $8,646.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
1. Bring WIOA information and interview with a staff member.
2. Provide student exploratory form for completion.
3. Submit High school/GED Diploma.
4. Sign student enrollment agreement. Physical exam form must be completed by the student's primary care physician or another qualified healthcare provider.
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 - HS Level (10.0 Casas Test Score)
- Writing - HS Level (10.0 Casas Test Score)
- Prerequisites - Must have completed phlebotomy and EKG certification programs
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Non-English Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit