Medical Administrative Assistant Certification
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/29/2023
Program Description
This 50-hour introductory course prepares students to obtain an administrative or clerical position in the healthcare industry including medical administrative assistant, medical secretary, and medical records clerk and health unit coordinator. This course covers important background information on anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, insurance billing and coding, medical ethics, customer service and legal aspects. Course fee includes textbooks. On the last day of class, an optional certified medical assistant exam offered by the National Health Career Association is administered at ECC. Exam fee is currently $109, subject to change and payable on the day of the exam.
Established in 2014
CIP: 51-0707 Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292072 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
CMAA
Quality Assurance
- Industry Standard: NHA (National Health Career Association) - CMAA (Certified Medical Administrative Assistant)
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
11 Weeks ( 50.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,199.00 |
| Tests | $115.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,314.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
The $109 Certified Medical Assistant Exam fee is payable to National Health Career Association on the day of the exam. Clients should check with Case Managers to verify if this is a reimbursable expense.
Continuing Education Department
Bldg E, Room E210, ECC Campus
Tel: 847-622-3036
Fax: 847-608-5470
CEMailbox@elgin.edu
Hours: M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed most Fridays June - Aug.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Classroom Instruction
- Weekend Classes
Performance Data
Program: Medical Administrative Assistant Certification
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/29/2023
Program Description
This 50-hour introductory course prepares students to obtain an administrative or clerical position in the healthcare industry including medical administrative assistant, medical secretary, and medical records clerk and health unit coordinator. This course covers important background information on anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, insurance billing and coding, medical ethics, customer service and legal aspects. Course fee includes textbooks. On the last day of class, an optional certified medical assistant exam offered by the National Health Career Association is administered at ECC. Exam fee is currently $109, subject to change and payable on the day of the exam.
Established in 2014
CIP: 51-0707 Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician.
Provider Information
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292072 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
CMAA
Quality Assurance
- Industry Standard: NHA (National Health Career Association) - CMAA (Certified Medical Administrative Assistant)
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
11 Weeks ( 50.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,199.00 |
| Tests | $115.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,314.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
The $109 Certified Medical Assistant Exam fee is payable to National Health Career Association on the day of the exam. Clients should check with Case Managers to verify if this is a reimbursable expense.
Continuing Education Department
Bldg E, Room E210, ECC Campus
Tel: 847-622-3036
Fax: 847-608-5470
CEMailbox@elgin.edu
Hours: M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed most Fridays June - Aug.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Classroom Instruction
- Weekend Classes