Medical Assisting
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 10/15/2024
Program Description
A Medical Assisting Program prepares students to assume the role of a Medical Assistant in a variety of healthcare settings including outpatient or ambulatory care facilities, such as medical offices and clinics. Medical Assistants perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by a physician. The Medical Assisting Program at Elgin Community College strives to provide a well-rounded education for students looking to enter the healthcare field. This program will provide a personalized learning environment that will equip students to use critical thinking, professionalism and compassionate hands on care.
Established in 2022
CIP: 51-0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Industry Standard: American Medical Technologist (AMT)
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
45 Weeks ( 447.00 Hours / 33.50 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,533.00 |
| Books | $618.00 |
| Fees | $6.00 |
| Tests | $150.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $464.00 |
| Total Cost | $5,771.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Contact Provider
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- Math - Contact Career Advisor
- Reading - Contact Career Advisor
- Writing - Grade of C or better in ENG 098 or LTC 099 or satisfaction of other placement criteria.
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Classroom Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Medical Assisting
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 10/15/2024
Program Description
A Medical Assisting Program prepares students to assume the role of a Medical Assistant in a variety of healthcare settings including outpatient or ambulatory care facilities, such as medical offices and clinics. Medical Assistants perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by a physician. The Medical Assisting Program at Elgin Community College strives to provide a well-rounded education for students looking to enter the healthcare field. This program will provide a personalized learning environment that will equip students to use critical thinking, professionalism and compassionate hands on care.
Established in 2022
CIP: 51-0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant.
Provider Information
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Industry Standard: American Medical Technologist (AMT)
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
45 Weeks ( 447.00 Hours / 33.50 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,533.00 |
| Books | $618.00 |
| Fees | $6.00 |
| Tests | $150.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $464.00 |
| Total Cost | $5,771.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Contact Provider
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- Math - Contact Career Advisor
- Reading - Contact Career Advisor
- Writing - Grade of C or better in ENG 098 or LTC 099 or satisfaction of other placement criteria.
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Classroom Instruction