Medical Assistant Certification
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 3
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/4/2024
Program Description
After completing the Medical Assistant program (including 160 hour unpaid externship)students will be eligible for national certification through the American Assoc of Medical Assistants which offer the CMA (certified medical assistant) credential or through the American Medical technologists which offer the RMA (registered medical assistant)crdentials.
Established in 2009
CIP: 51-0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Highland Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Associates Degree
96 Weeks ( 450.00 Hours / 63.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,749.00 |
| Books | $2,000.00 |
| Fees | $3,194.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $581.00 |
| Total Cost | $13,524.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Students must attend an information session prior to application. Application deadline is May 1 for first consideration for fall admission. Required documents: application, 3 letters of recommendation, transcripts, entrance exam. All pre-requisites must be completed prior to admission.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- Physical Exam
- Prerequisites - 16 hours -- see HCC catalog
- Other - See HCC catalog
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Medical Assistant Certification
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 3
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/4/2024
Program Description
After completing the Medical Assistant program (including 160 hour unpaid externship)students will be eligible for national certification through the American Assoc of Medical Assistants which offer the CMA (certified medical assistant) credential or through the American Medical technologists which offer the RMA (registered medical assistant)crdentials.
Established in 2009
CIP: 51-0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant.
Provider Information
Highland Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Associates Degree
96 Weeks ( 450.00 Hours / 63.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,749.00 |
| Books | $2,000.00 |
| Fees | $3,194.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $581.00 |
| Total Cost | $13,524.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Students must attend an information session prior to application. Application deadline is May 1 for first consideration for fall admission. Required documents: application, 3 letters of recommendation, transcripts, entrance exam. All pre-requisites must be completed prior to admission.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- Physical Exam
- Prerequisites - 16 hours -- see HCC catalog
- Other - See HCC catalog
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Other(Specify)